Crimson Bull lastly grant Max Verstappen F1 request he has lengthy wished

Max Verstappen lastly received his want as Crimson Bull unveiled a putting new search for the 2026 F1 season.

Crimson Bull revealed a throwback blue livery for the upcoming 2026 season at their launch occasion on the residence of engine accomplice Ford in Detroit as they put together to run their very own engine for the primary time in F1.

The refreshed color scheme marks a departure from years of very comparable liveries, and Crimson Bull’s resolution went down nicely with four-time world champion Verstappen, who had been requesting a change for a while.

“I believe it’s significantly better,” Verstappen mentioned of Crimson Bull’s new-look. “Yeah, I’ve been asking for this for some time, so that is nice.

“I just like the shine. I just like the blue, it’s my favorite color. I just like the define of the Crimson Bull brand as nicely. It’s far more contemporary.”

Crimson Bull heading into the ‘unknown’

Verstappen heads into 2026 with the goal of reclaiming the world championship after struggling a slender title defeat to McLaren’s Lando Norris final season.

However the Dutchman is aware of it won’t be easy as F1 prepares to enter a model new period following a serious regulation overhaul that might shake-up the aggressive order.

What’s extra, Crimson Bull face the extra problem given the RB22, which was not introduced on the launch, can be fitted with the staff’s first in-house energy unit.

Crimson Bull have already conceded that they’re anticipating engine “struggles” for the primary few months of the brand new F1 season.

“It’s all nonetheless a bit unknown,” Verstappen admitted. “After all it’s a really large change with the engine, the automobile – as you possibly can see, the dimension of the automobile has modified a bit.

“For us drivers, initially it’ll take a little bit of time to regulate, and that’s why it’s essential throughout the take a look at days that we’re getting our laps in and that we are able to optimise every part in addition to attainable.

“The motivation could be very excessive, everybody is prepared. I’m very excited to start out this new chapter.”

Verstappen will get to check out Crimson Bull’s 2026 challenger for the primary time throughout an all-team non-public shakedown in Barcelona between 26-30 January.

Verstappen has a brand new teammate this 12 months in Isack Hadjar following the 21-year-old Frenchman’s promotion from Crimson Bull’s sister staff Crimson Bull.

Hadjar replaces Yuki Tsunoda, who’s left and not using a full-time drive and faces a 12 months on the sidelines after a torrid 2025.