DETROIT — Visa Cash App Racing Bulls unveiled their 2026 Formula One livery and introduced new driver Arvid Lindblad Thursday night at the iconic Central Michigan train station into the stage for the team’s latest chapter in Formula 1.
Set against the majestic architecture of the historic location, the evening brought together VCARB, Ford Racing, and Oracle Red Bull Racing in a shared celebration of innovation, speed, and engineering excellence as they launch a partnership that has built the first Red Bull Ford Powertrains power unit.
The event marked a strategic milestone for the team; highlighting where it’s heading, how it’s building and what fans can expect from the year ahead.
Liam and Arvid were joined by CEO, Peter Bayer and Team Principal, Alan Permane as they unveiled the livery in front of 1,500 guests and fans worldwide on YouTube and Red Bull TV. After proving a fan favorite last season, the team chose to remain with its all-white look, enhanced by a subtle nod to its partnership with Ford. Sleek blue accents now trace the contours of the chassis, elevating the design with a sharper, more streamlined finish.
Lindblad joins the team as part of the renewed driver lineup, bringing with him a reputation for speed and relentless determination. After telling Lando he would see him on the grid back in 2021, exactly five years later he becomes the youngest and only rookie on the grid this year after a strong progression through the Red Bull Junior Programme, impressing across the junior single-seater ranks.
In 2026, together with Ford, Red Bull will roar into action as a power unit manufacturer, a project that encapsulates the Red Bull spirit, that has defied convention since it first took to the track 21 years ago. With over 125 years of heritage, innovation, and absolute dedication to performance, Ford embodies the same competitive spirit that drives our team. This partnership brings together global brands united by a love of racing and a commitment to pushing boundaries.
“This launch captures the evolution of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls as a brand and as a racing team,” said Team Principal Peter Bayer. “From having Detroit as a backdrop representing our partnership with Ford, to the creators, fans and communities we’ve brought into this launch, everything reflects our ambition to push Formula One culture forward. We want to connect with the next generation in a way that feels authentic, bold and inclusive, and this moment marks the continuation of what we do both on and off the track.”
