Red Bull has already unveiled the 2026 car livery and the official merchandising for the upcoming Formula 1 season, but until now one key element was still missing: the new race suit. That wait is finally over, as the team has revealed how Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar will be dressed on track in 2026.
The Milton Keynes-based outfit has moved ahead of its rivals by becoming the first team, together with Racing Bulls, to present its 2026 livery. Alongside the new car colours, Red Bull also showcased its official merchandise for the new season, including T-shirts and caps. The only unanswered question was what the drivers’ race suits would look like – a detail that has now been confirmed.
The Detroit launch and Ford partnership
The presentation of the RB22 took place on January 15 in Detroit, a symbolic location as it is the historic home of Red Bull’s new partner, Ford. The American manufacturer has collaborated with the Austrian team on the development of its first in-house power unit, marking an important step in Red Bull’s future project.
During the event, Red Bull revealed the car that will take part in the Barcelona tests, while most teams are expected to introduce further updates at the subsequent Bahrain test sessions. Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s sister team from Faenza, was also present to unveil its own 2026 livery.
Merchandising revealed, race suit finally confirmed
In addition to the new liveries, both Red Bull and Racing Bulls showed their 2026 merchandising. While the Italian-based team offered an almost complete overview of its new collection, Red Bull initially kept the design of the race suit under wraps. Only now, through official content shared on its social media channels, has the team confirmed the final look.
The Red Bull 2026 race suit
Based on the video released by Red Bull, the team has chosen continuity over a radical redesign. The lighter shade of blue seen on the 2026 livery and on some of the merchandise appears to have been largely excluded from the race suit, remaining visible only on the sides and along the legs.
For the main body of the suit, Red Bull has stuck with the classic dark blue that fans have become accustomed to seeing on Max Verstappen and his teammates in recent seasons. A familiar look, refined rather than reinvented, as Red Bull prepares for the challenges of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Oracle Red Bull Racing’s 2026 race suit reveal marks the final step in their comprehensive rebranding for the Ford-powered era. By balancing a traditional navy blue base with modern accents that mirror the RB22’s livery, the team has created a visual bridge between their historic success and their ambitious future as an independent power unit manufacturer. With Max Verstappen seeking to defend his legacy and Isack Hadjar stepping into the spotlight of the senior team, these new suits represent the beginning of one of the most significant chapters in the history of the Milton Keynes squad.
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