{"id":413948,"date":"2026-01-15T05:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T05:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/413948\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T05:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T05:35:18","slug":"supercars-news-all-angles-of-f1-inspired-max-verstappen-mustang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/413948\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercars news: All angles of F1-inspired Max Verstappen Mustang"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Verstappen sampled the Gen3 Mustang in Las Vegas as part of filming for a Ford 100-year celebration video released this morning.<\/a><\/p>\n

The four-time F1 champion first mentioned the drive in a social clip released Wednesday in which he also declared interest in the Bathurst 1000<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Image: Peter Hughes<\/p>\n

The look of the car is the work of celebrated Australian automotive designer Peter Hughes, who has Triple Eight among his Supercars clients.<\/p>\n

It was presented complete with #88 Broc Feeney graphics, serving a place in the video as an example of a 2026 Gen3 Supercar.<\/p>\n

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Image: Peter Hughes<\/p>\n

\u201cThe \u2018Vegas\u2019 livery was a really rewarding collaboration between Red Bull Australia, Triple Eight and myself,\u201d Hughes told Speedcafe.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe prime objective was to make a big impact with a simple, vibrant colourway.<\/p>\n

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Image: Peter Hughes<\/p>\n

\u201cRed Bull\u2019s F1 test liveries of the past were drawn on for inspiration, helping link our RBAR Supercar in nicely with Ford Racing\u2019s global motorsport agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n

Featuring clear similarities to the RB15 testing scheme of 2019<\/a>, it\u2019s the third Triple Eight livery to feature on a Gen3 Mustang following an initial launch car<\/a> and a bespoke wind tunnel look.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image: Peter Hughes<\/p>\n

The team is yet to reveal its race livery for the 2026 season, which will kick off with the Sydney 500 on February 20-22.<\/p>\n

The Red Bull Racing F1 squad will meanwhile launch its new contender on Friday in collaboration with engine partner Ford.<\/p>\n


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