Overview
- Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls held a joint Detroit presentation that revealed their 2026 designs and formally introduced Red Bull Ford Powertrains.
- The RB22 adopts a brighter, retro‑inspired blue linked to the Ford tie‑up, with Max Verstappen and newcomer Isack Hadjar confirmed as the driver pairing.
- Racing Bulls showcased its 2026 look, confirming Liam Lawson alongside debutant Arvid Lindblad for the senior‑team feeder squad.
- Daniel Ricciardo appeared at the event in his role as a Ford ambassador, with the presentations streamed on the Ford Racing and Red Bull Racing YouTube channels.
- Pre‑season tests are set for Barcelona on Jan. 26–30 and Bahrain on Feb. 11–13 and 18–20 before a 24‑race campaign that begins in March.