{"id":82151,"date":"2025-10-16T12:37:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/82151\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:37:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:37:20","slug":"f1-news-teams-reveal-bold-one-off-liveries-for-us-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/82151\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 news: Teams reveal bold one-off liveries for US Grand Prix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AtlassianWilliamsRacing_AustinLivery_2.jpg\" alt=\"F1 teams reveal bold one-off liveries for US Grand Prix\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWilliams is one of four teams running a special livery this weekend in Austin. Image: Williams<\/p>\n<p>Williams, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Haas and McLaren will each run unique designs in celebration of partnerships and milestones, adding extra flair to one of the sport\u2019s most vibrant weekends.<\/p>\n<p>Williams has embraced nostalgia, unveiling a 2002-inspired look to celebrate its partnership with Australian software giant Atlassian.<\/p>\n<p>The blue and white colour scheme pays tribute to the FW24 \u2014 the car that carried Juan Pablo Montoya to pole at Monza with the fastest lap in F1 history at the time.<\/p>\n<p>The livery was launched at the Lone Star Ranch in Austin with Montoya, Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes and current driver Carlos Sainz.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe FW47 looks incredible in this 2002 retro livery which I am sure will be a fan favourite,\u201d Sainz said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have seen first hand how Atlassian\u2019s software and approach to teamwork is helping move the team forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cannon-Brookes added that the design symbolises the shared journey of the two organisations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAtlassian and Williams were both founded on teamwork,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis 2002-inspired livery celebrates both teams\u2019 legacy and the bright future ahead for Atlassian Williams Racing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Racing Bulls, meanwhile, will take to the track in a striking pearlescent black and amber \u201ctortoise pattern\u201d livery, created in collaboration with title partner Cash App.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the Cash App Tortoise Card, the design extends to the team\u2019s race suits, garage and merchandise.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1007256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RacingBullsAustin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The new livery for Racing Bulls in Austin. Image: Racing Bulls<\/p>\n<p>The reveal was launched alongside multi-platinum musician Shaboozey and comedian Caleb Pressley in a short film directed by Emmy winner Alex Russell.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was excited to launch this card earlier this year and now seeing it come to life on an F1 car is electric,\u201d Shaboozey said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCash App always takes it to the next level with their partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer described the design as part of the team\u2019s growing identity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese special liveries have become part of our identity; moments where motorsport meets music, fashion, and creativity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe design we\u2019re bringing to the track this weekend is another bold expression of that spirit, and Austin is the perfect place to bring it to life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aston Martin will also run a special livery this weekend, unveiling the first bespoke design in its history \u2014 a science-inspired look featuring a series of F1-related formulas.<\/p>\n<p>The one-off look was created to highlight innovation and the engineers behind the car, and was unveiled by Fernando Alonso and junior driver Jak Crawford at the Houston headquarters of title sponsor Aramco.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis US GP weekend marks the team\u2019s first livery takeover with our title partner, Aramco,\u201d team principal Andy Cowell said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1007257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bdde15a6-d4a4-af3f-879c-1adfd27154a4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"914\" height=\"504\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Aston Martin\u2019s new livery for this weekend. Image: Aston Martin<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we are highlighting science, innovation, and the people who bring the car to life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration also coincides with the launch of the Aramco STEM Challenge 2025, a global competition offering students a placement at Aston Martin\u2019s technology campus.<\/p>\n<p>Local team Haas will join the lineup of one-off designs at the United States Grand Prix, taking to the track with a special livery for their home race.<\/p>\n<p>The design marks the third time this season the American team has raced a unique look, following previous one-off designs at the Japanese and Canadian Grands Prix.<\/p>\n<p>The reveal was shared on social media with a clip of Bruce Springsteen\u2019s Born in the U.S.A., highlighting the home-race weekend. The livery features a striking black base with bold red stars, a clear nod to designs inspired by COTA.<\/p>\n<p>Completing the line-up of designs, McLaren will debut a special livery this weekend, inspired by Google\u2019s AI model, Gemini.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning constructors\u2019 champions have incorporated the tech company\u2019s branding into their car for Austin, adding a futuristic touch to the MCL39.<\/p>\n<p>The team heads into the race on a high after securing back-to-back titles, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris continuing their in-house battle as Max Verstappen closes in behind.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/f1-news-2025-formula-1-united-states-grand-prix-circuit-of-the-americas-austin-start-time-how-to-watch-tv-times-live-stream-fox-sports-kayo-schedule-details\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2025 F1 United States Grand Prix \u2013 Schedule, how to watch, TV times &amp; more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Williams is one of four teams running a special livery this weekend in Austin. 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