Now, this is how you make an entrance. Audi have pulled the covers off a stunning special livery for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, marking a massive milestone for the outfit as they take on their very first Formula 1 night race.
The R26 machine will hit the track sporting a gorgeous Singapore-specific variant of the team's usual Titanium Silver Grey. But that is only half the story. A traditional peranakan pattern sweeps across the sidepods and rear wing, bringing an incredible local identity directly onto the car. Even better, that intricate design carries right over onto the race suits of Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
Here is the thing about this design: it is directly inspired by the city's atmospheric transition from daylight to twilight. And Audi did not stop at the bodywork. The team launched this visual update alongside a limited-edition Adidas capsule collection, all part of a broader 360-degree programme called 'The Art of Influence'. It is a clever push to bring Formula 1 closer to fans through activations scattered across Singapore as well as online.
Stefano Battiston, Chief Brand and Commercial Officer at Audi, highlighted the philosophy behind the campaign. “Bringing Formula 1 to the people means giving fans more ways to feel part of the team, wherever they are. Singapore shows how we can do that through one connected idea,” Battiston said.
“Audi’s special livery expresses our brand through a design shaped by the city, and fans around the world can discover it for themselves through the online reveal. With the Adidas collection and experiences across Singapore, that story continues beyond the race car. ‘The Art of Influence’ invites people to engage with the team in ways that are meaningful to them, whether they are here in the city or following from home.”
Thankfully, we do not have to wait long to see this beast under the lights.
