15 February 2026motorsportOpinionDriver Ratings
2026 F1 Liveries Ranked by Experts
F1 experts rank 2026 liveries, with Red Bull’s blue and Haas’s crisp white top, while Ferrari’s red‑and‑blue design lags. The list shows a striking livery can boost a team’s brand and fan appeal.
F1 insiders voted on the 2026 car liveries, ranking designs that stand out on the grid. Red Bull’s fresh metallic blue and Haas’s crisp white lead, while Ferrari’s busy red‑and‑blue scheme slips mid‑pack.
Why it matters:
- A livery is a team’s visual brand, driving merchandise sales and sponsor exposure.
- Eye‑catching colors can lift fan enthusiasm even when race results lag.
The details:
- 1️⃣ Red Bull – Metallic blue shines under floodlights; praised for a modern look.
- 2️⃣ Haas – White base with Toyota branding tops the list for contrast.
- 3️⃣ Racing Bulls – Classic white remains a fan favourite.
- 4️⃣ McLaren – Papaya highlights stay iconic, but feels safe.
- 5️⃣ Mercedes – Silver‑black with teal trim earns high marks.
- 6️⃣ Ferrari – Red with blue and HP logos deemed cluttered; needs a pure‑red reset.
- Other entries – Aston Martin, Alpine, Cadillac, Williams, and Audi rounded out the list with mixed reception.
What's next:
Motorsport.com will run a fan poll to crown the favorite livery, and teams are likely to weigh the feedback for 2027 designs. Expect bolder color experiments as sponsors chase visual impact.