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2026 United States GP Liveries: Five Teams Go Special
123Helmets Editorial Team
Five of the 11 teams will run a one-off look at the 2026 United States Grand Prix livery showcase at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, so almost half the grid will deviate from its standard colours this weekend.
Key Takeaways
Five of the 11 F1 teams will run a one-off livery at the 2026 United States Grand Prix.
Haas and Cadillac, the two American teams, were the first to unveil their looks.
Mercedes and Aston Martin both adopt some blue for the weekend in Texas.
Ferrari revealed its SF-26 livery after teasing it with special race suits for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
How many teams run a special livery in Austin?
Five of the 11 teams will run a special livery at the United States Grand Prix, which means almost half the grid deviates from its standard look at the Circuit of the Americas this weekend.
The Austin round is a popular one for teams to create a one-off design, and this year is no different. The source describes the number as remarkable, given how many cars will carry a fresh look on track in Texas.
Which teams have revealed special looks?
The five teams are Haas, Cadillac, Mercedes, Aston Martin and Ferrari.
Haas and Cadillac were the first to unveil. Mercedes and Aston Martin followed with looks the source calls unexpected, and Ferrari was the last to show its livery for the SF-26.
Why did Haas and Cadillac go first?
Haas and Cadillac are F1’s two American teams, and both chose to mark the occasion of their home grand prix with a special livery.
The source says this is perhaps no surprise. Both unveiled ahead of the other three teams on the list.
What are Mercedes and Aston Martin doing?
Mercedes and Aston Martin have both adopted some blue for the weekend in the Lone Star State.
The source describes both looks as unexpected drops. It gives no further detail on graphics or finishes, so those are best judged once the cars hit the track. Mercedes currently leads the constructors’ standings after round 16 with 556 points, with its driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli top of the drivers’ table on 320.
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What has Ferrari done for Austin?
Ferrari revealed a one-off livery for the SF-26 at COTA, having already teased it with special race suits for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
The team sits second in the constructors’ standings after round 16 on 405 points. Fans can compare all five looks once the cars run in Austin.
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