{"id":267581,"date":"2026-02-04T18:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/267581\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T18:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:07:20","slug":"f1-news-williams-unveils-2026-f1-livery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/267581\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 news: Williams unveils 2026 F1 livery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The team will carry a revised version of its blue and black look into the new season, with additional white and light blue on the side pods and front wing.<\/p>\n

That is to accommodate ongoing sponsor Komatsu and new signing Barclays, which joins as the \u201cofficial banking partner\u201d.<\/p>\n

The livery was unveiled on a show car with the actual FW48 yet to be seen thanks to delays with the team\u2019s pre-season plans.<\/p>\n

The famous squad was a no show at the five-day shakedown in Barcelona due to the car not being ready<\/a>, missing vital track time ahead of the introduction of a new technical ruleset.<\/p>\n

That means meaningful pre-season running for drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz will be limited to the pair of official three-day tests in Bahrain this month.<\/p>\n

The FW48 is expected to run a testing-only livery for the Bahrain outings before this look debuts at the Australian Grand Prix in March.<\/p>\n

GALLERY: Williams\u2019 2026 F1 livery<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201c2026 is the next step on the path back towards the top for Atlassian Williams F1 Team as we enter a new era for the sport, and we are excited about the season ahead,\u201d said team principal James Vowles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a great driver line-up, some fantastic new partners, an ever-growing fanbase and want to build on the success we tasted last year, but we are not na\u00efve about the challenge ahead of us.<\/p>\n

\u201cNobody quite knows what will happen at the first race but we are looking forward to finding out, and hope our fans will love cheering us on with this great new livery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both drivers offered their approval of the new-for-2026 race livery.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always special to see a new livery for the first time, and the FW48 looks incredible,\u201d said Albon.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe design really stands out \u2013 it\u2019s bold, modern and unmistakably Atlassian Williams F1 Team. I can\u2019t wait for the fans to see it on track and cheer us on in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sainz added: \u201cThe FW48 livery is a real statement of our intent for 2026. The design celebrates Atlassian Williams F1 Team\u2019s heritage while embracing a fresh, dynamic look for the new era.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to race in this livery and to share the thrill with fans around the world \u2013 their support makes all the difference as we continue on our journey together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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