There are growing rumors in the paddock that Red Bull is preparing to make a radical change to the livery of its car for the first time since 2015.

Ten years ago the Austrians created a design that they use today almost unchanged, with minor adjustments to the layout of elements and changes to the composition of sponsors.

According to multiple sources, the team decided to finally update its look, going back closer in spirit to the first look, inspired by the design of Red Bull energy drink cans. The team itself is already talking about this design on social networks and periodically directs its fans to it.

Let’s remember that the team was supposed to present its new uniform on January 15 at an event in the USA where Ford will also show off the design of the youth team. Due to the difference in time zones, the live broadcast of the event will start at 05:00 Kyiv time.

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Red Bull Ford seems to have decided to slow down with one of the most radical technical solutions on the eve of the start of the new regulations. The concept in question is an engine concept with an extreme 1:18 compression ratio, which is seen as a potential loophole in the regulations.

According to information received from the paddock, this configuration is not planned to be used in tests in Barcelona. The reason is quite ordinary; The risk level is very high. Although engineers expected a noticeable increase in power, at the same time serious doubts were raised about the stability of the engine in racing conditions.

The team fears that relying on aggressive architecture could lead to a wave of power unit failures early in the season. Therefore, the version that Red Bull Ford is ready to move away from this idea altogether, preferring a more balanced and predictable solution, is now increasingly heard.

Rumors have surfaced online about Alpin allegedly conducting early test runs at a track near Barcelona. However, it turned out that this was not the case.

On Tuesday, photos of Alpine trucks on the Catalonia circuit circulated on social networks. In the background of the pre-season presentations, many people decided that the team was bringing a new car to the track.

In fact, Alpin came to Barcelona only to prepare the pits and team infrastructure ahead of the first official pre-season test, which will take place in about a week and a half.

The presentation of the new car with Mercedes power plant will be held on January 23 and will also be held in Barcelona. It is still unknown exactly when the car will hit the track for the first time; it is possible for this to happen during testing.

Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto will play for Alpine in the 2026 season. After a disastrous 2025, the team is confident of better results thanks to the change in mechanics.