Formula 1 car liveries have been an essential aspect of the sport since its inception. These iconic designs can be seen as a reflection of a team’s identity, their sponsors, and their legacy. With the release of the new technical regulations in 2022,
F1 car designs have undergone a significant change. In addition to being more aerodynamically efficient, the cars now have more space for teams to express their creativity in the liveries. As we approach the start of the 2023 season, it is the perfect time to take a closer look at the liveries of each team and the stories they tell.
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
“We were overweight last year. This year we have tried to figure out where we can squeeze out every single gram. So now, history repeats itself. You will see that the car has some raw carbon bits, along with some that are painted matte black.”
– Tott Wolff, team principal
Name | W14 |
Main Color | Black |
Drivers | Lewis Hamilton George Russell |
Engine | Mercedes |
Team Principal | Toto Wolff |
Red Bull Racing
“It’s going to be an incredible season. Our rivals, for sure, haven’t stood still. We’re expecting Ferrari to be competitive, Mercedes are going to be there, [and] there’s some other teams that could make some big progress as well”
– Christian Horner, Team Principal
Name | RB19 |
Main Color | Dark Blue |
Drivers | Max Verstappen Sergio Perez |
Engine | Red Bull Powertrains |
Team Principal | Christian Horner |
Scuderia Ferrari
“Our 2023 car is an evolution of the one we raced last year, but in reality, it has been completely redesigned”
– Enrico Cardile, head of chassis area
Name | SF-23 |
Main Color | Red |
Drivers | Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz |
Engine | Ferrari |
Team Principal | Frederic Vasseur |
McLaren F1 Team
“We are delighted to launch our 2023 Formula 1 team with Lando and Oscar at the wheel as we celebrate 60 years of McLaren Racing”
– Zak Brown, CEO
Name | MCL60 |
Main Color | Orange / Black |
Drivers | Lando Norris Oscar Piastri |
Engine | Mercedes |
Team Principal | Andrea Stella |
Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team
“The design team was adamant that it wanted to tackle these regulations without compromise. We want to move up the grid and start challenging the teams at the front – and you can’t do that by sitting back and being conservative.
– Dan Fallows, Technical Director
Name | AMR23 |
Main Color | Green |
Drivers | Fernando Alonso |
Engine | Mercedes |
Team Principal | Mike Krack |
Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN
Our new car is the result of months of work, but today is just the beginning of a journey. We need to keep working hard, with humility and dedication, to bring performance to the track. Everyone in the team is committed to this target and I am confident we will reap the rewards of our work.”
– Alessandro Alunni Bravi
Name | C43 |
Main Color | Red / Black |
Drivers | Valtteri Bottas |
Engine | Ferrari |
Team Principal | TBC |
Haas F1 Team
“It’s an exciting time of year for F1 and it’s great that we’re first out the gate to showcase our livery but our attention is firmly on getting the VF-23 on track and preparing for the season ahead. We really have something to build on following last year’s performances”
– Güenther Steiner, Team Principal
Name | VF-23 |
Main Color | Black / White / Red |
Drivers | Kevin Magnussen |
Engine | Ferrari |
Team Principal | Güenther Steiner |
Williams Racing
The team has worked really hard last year and over the winter to address some key areas in our car, putting in the work to try and maximize what we get out of the car for 2023, so I’m looking forward to seeing what the FW45 can do. We also welcome new partners to the team this year, so it’s great to have them onboard.”
– Alexander Albon
Name | FW45 |
Main Color | Blue |
Drivers | Alex Albon Logan Sargeant |
Engine | Mercedes |
Team Principal | James Vowels |
AlphaTauri
“I think that the whole field will be much closer together. Of course, the big three teams still have an advantage from their infrastructure, from the personnel side, but I’m quite convinced that in 2023 the cars will be much more evenly matched”
– Franz Tost, Team Principal
Name | AT04 |
Main Color | Navy Blue / White |
Drivers | Yuki Tsunoda Nyck De Vries |
Engine | Red Bull Powertrains |
Team Principal | Franz Tost |
Alpine F1 Team
“Esteban drove first in the morning to check all the systems were working properly as well as completing the usual install programme for the car. Pierre was then in the car in the afternoon for the first time in the A523 and completed eight stable laps to get an initial feel in his new surroundings.”
– Matt Harman, Technical Director
Name | A523 |
Main Color | Blue / Pink |
Drivers | Pierre Gasly Esteban Ocon |
Engine | Renault |
Team Principal | Otmar Szafnauer |
Conclusion
As we have seen, the liveries of F1 cars are more than just aesthetic elements. They are a visual representation of a team’s identity, culture, and history. With the new technical regulations in place, the teams have taken the opportunity to introduce innovative designs and express their creativity in new ways.
It’s fascinating to see how each team has interpreted the new rules and utilized different graphic elements and color schemes to create unique liveries.
Looking ahead, it will be exciting to see how these liveries evolve in the future and what stories they will continue to tell. As we eagerly await the start of the 2023 season, we can appreciate the artistry and technical mastery behind the liveries of each team and how they add to the spectacle of Formula One.
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