Hispanopedia WikiThe Racing Bulls VCARB 03 is a Formula One car designed and constructed by Racing Bulls to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is being driven by Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, the latter in his first Formula One season.
The VCARB 03 is the first Faenza-based Formula One car not to use Honda engines since the Toro Rosso STR12 in 2017, as well as the first car to use a Ford-branded engine since the Minardi PS04B in 2004.
Background
Development
The VCARB 03's foundations and technical direction were laid by former technical director Jody Egginton with subsequent design and development led by chief technical officer Tim Goss and deputy technical directors Guillaume Cattelani and Andrea Landi , the VCARB 03 is drastically different to its predecessor due to the 2026 Formula One regulation changes. The VCARB 03 debuted at Imola in January 2026 and featured in the shakedown test in Barcelona in the same month.[1]
Sponsorship and livery
The VCARB 03 livery was revealed during a live event at Detroit, the home of Ford, alongside its sister team Red Bull Racing on 15 January 2026.[2] The car maintains the "Racing Bulls" identity with a heavy emphasis on white and blue. Title sponsors Visa and Cash App remain prominent on the sidepods and engine cover. The 2026 livery introduced more exposed carbon fiber to save weight.[3]
At the Japanese Grand Prix the car ran in a cherry-coloured livery to promote a new flavour produced by the energy drink manufacturer. Having been designed in collaboration with Japanese calligrapher Bisen Aoyagi. Inspired by the Red Bull Spring Edition and traditional Japanese shodo brush art, the design includes "Give You Wiiings".[4] A new livery featuring a predominantly yellow colour was presented for the Miami Grand Prix as part of the Red Bull Summer Edition series.[5]
Competition history
The VCARB 03 made its competitive debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.[6]
Complete Formula One results
* Season still in progress.
References
- ^Cozens, Jack (20 January 2026). "First images of 2026 Racing Bulls revealed from Imola shakedown". The Race. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^"F1 launches: All 2026 cars and liveries revealed so far and schedule ahead of new season featuring revised regulations". Sky Sports. 3 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^"Check out every angle of Racing Bulls' 2026 livery". www.formula1.com. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^"Racing Bulls unveil bespoke Japanese Grand Prix livery". PlanetF1. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ^"Racing Bulls sfoggia una livrea "estiva" a Miami". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ^"Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team". Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
External links
- 2026 Formula One season cars
- Racing Bulls Formula One cars