For nearly a decade, Red Bull Racing has remained stubbornly loyal to its matte navy blue, red, and yellow “modern classic” livery. Despite countless fan requests for a shake-up, the team has kept its signature look unchanged since 2016.
But now, change is finally coming.
Max Verstappen himself confirmed a fresh twist to the 2025 Red Bull design, teasing that orange and blue will be featured on next year’s car.
A major livery refresh after years of monotony?
During a live stream, Verstappen was asked directly about Red Bull’s 2025 colors, and the four-time world champion made it clear that he’s excited about the upcoming look.
“I am very happy with our livery… Yes, and a little bit of orange. A little bit of blue.”
This is a huge shift for Red Bull, which has never incorporated orange into its primary livery before.
- The addition of orange makes perfect sense, as it’s closely associated with Dutch national pride—a fitting nod to Verstappen’s home country.
- Blue hints at a deeper redesign, possibly tying into Red Bull’s classic branding elements or a fresh sponsor influence.
While Milton Keynes hasn’t officially unveiled the 2025 design, Verstappen’s comments suggest that Red Bull is finally breaking its long-standing tradition of keeping the same livery year after year.
Verstappen on Sim Racing: “It’s Just as Hard, or Even Harder”
Beyond F1, Verstappen remains one of the biggest voices in Esports racing, and he’s not shy about defending its legitimacy.
As the founder of Team Redline, one of sim racing’s most dominant squads, Verstappen believes that virtual racing is every bit as demanding as real-world motorsport.
“Everyone always thinks that it’s just a game and it’s fun, easygoing, but I would say the competition is just as hard, or even harder, to nail — to win — than in real life.”
With Esports growing rapidly, Verstappen sees sim racing as a serious gateway into professional motorsport. While F1 teams have yet to fully embrace Esports as a direct talent pipeline, Verstappen’s advocacy could help shape how the industry blends virtual and real-world racing in the future.
What’s next? Red Bull’s 2025 season takes shape
- A fresh livery with orange and blue is on the horizon, marking the biggest visual change for Red Bull in nearly a decade.
- Verstappen continues to push the boundaries of Esports, making a strong case for sim racing as a legitimate proving ground for future drivers.
- As Red Bull enters 2025, it’s clear that big changes are coming—both on and off the track.
Now, the only question left: When will Red Bull finally reveal its bold new design?
One thing is certain—the 2025 season will look very different from what we’ve seen before.