That said, the Texas paddock is getting a heavy dose of visual flair as three more squads pull the covers off special looks for the United States Grand Prix, as Speedcafe reports. That brings the total to five out of the championship’s 11 teams bringing distinct aesthetics to Austin, shaking up the grid in a wild way.
Ferrari has pulled the curtain back on an SF-26 design heavily inspired by the actual engineering process behind a modern Formula 1 machine. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will pilot cars featuring intricate blueprints and early sketches splashed across the exterior bodywork. Created in collaboration with title partner HP using HP Latex technology, the look honours the raw creativity required long before a wheel turns in anger.
Over in the Mercedes garage, the W17 machine sports striking blue sections around the nose to highlight the MANUFAKTUR personalisation service from Mercedes-Benz. George Russell and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli are stepping out in matching vintage blue and steel blue race suits, complete with customised Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupes and garage branding to tie the entire campaign together.
Aston Martin is celebrating a massive milestone in Texas, marking five years since its Formula 1 manufacturer return and partnership with Cognizant. The AMR26 wears a one-off livery to toast the technology company's expanded role as Global AI Services Partner, honouring a half-decade journey together on track.
These three join earlier reveals from American outfits Haas and Cadillac. Haas has slapped Godzilla imagery from the forthcoming Godzilla Minus Zero film onto the VF-26 alongside blue accents, piloted by Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon following a similar stunt at Suzuka. Cadillac went full Texas for the MAC-26, wrapping its machine in western clothing and traditional leatherwork themes complete with stitching patterns and saddle-style decorations for Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
Even teams skipping full livery overhauls are getting in on the action in Texas. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar will sport special Ford Raptor-inspired race suits, alongside matching branding on helmets, team clothing, and the garage.
First practice for the United States Grand Prix gets underway at 4.30am AEDT Saturday.
