Audi surprises and reveals a stunning special livery for the F1 Singapore GP
Audi Revolut F1 Team presented an exclusive visual identity for its R26 car on Monday (5) ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The German manufacturer designed the one-off appearance under its project called The Art of Influence, blending dusk tones with traditional regional motifs to mark the operation’s first official night race in Formula 1 history.
The revised aesthetic alters the standard exterior of the car driven by Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg, incorporating a customized variant of Titanium Silver Grey mixed with blue and purple tones engineered to shift shade under the high-intensity circuit floodlights. Alongside the machine, both drivers will wear bespoke race suits and racing boots carrying identical cultural patterns across the entire competitive weekend.
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Peranakan heritage across the Audi R26 chassis
Visual elements drawn directly from Peranakan culture, a historical cultural heritage formed by descendants of immigrant communities throughout Southeast Asia, feature prominently across the rear wing assembly and sidepods of the vehicle. The design combines intricate local cultural embroidery graphics with the sharp aerodynamic profiles of the modern chassis, creating an integrated artistic structure aimed at celebrating the identity of the host nation during the 62-lap street competition.
Alongside the on-track machinery, the manufacturer established commercial activations connected to the visual launch. The campaign incorporates a joint capsule apparel collection designed alongside Adidas and an interactive online promotion providing participants with opportunities to secure VIP tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix later in the championship calendar.
“Levar a F1 às pessoas significa oferecer aos fãs mais maneiras de se sentirem parte da equipe, onde quer que estejam. Singapura mostra como podemos fazer isso por meio de uma ideia integrada. A pintura especial da Audi expressa nossa marca através de um design moldado pela cidade, enquanto os fãs de todo o mundo podem descobri-la por conta própria através da apresentação online,” said Stefano Battiston, chief brand and commercial officer of Audi F1. He added: “Com a coleção da Adidas e as experiências em Singapura, essa história continua além do carro de corrida.”
Audi standings after 16 championship rounds
The outfit approaches the weekend under pressure to regain scoring positions following a difficult outing at the Sepang International Circuit. The German squad currently occupies eighth place in the Constructors’ Championship standings with 17 points collected across the first 16 rounds of the 2026 calendar, navigating its inaugural season as a full works entry following its structural acquisition of the Sauber organization.
During the previous grand prix held in Malaysia, Nico Hülkenberg concluded the race in 11th position, narrowly outside the point-scoring positions, while rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto crossed the finish line in 18th place after experiencing setbacks on track. Both competitors now enter Marina Bay seeking to lift the German manufacturer back into regular top-ten contention.
- Eighth position in the 2026 Constructors’ Championship: Audi Revolut F1 Team with 17 points
- Nico Hülkenberg finish at Sepang: 11th position
- Gabriel Bortoleto finish at Sepang: 18th position
- Scheduled race distance at Marina Bay: 62 laps
Schedule for the Marina Bay Street Circuit weekend
Track activities in Southeast Asia operate under the alternative sprint format, offering reduced track preparation before competitive sessions begin under the artificial floodlights on Friday (9). The weekend timetable features an opening practice hour followed directly by sprint qualifying, leading into the short-distance race on Saturday (10) and the primary Grand Prix on Sunday (11).
- Friday, October 9, 2026: Free practice session and sprint qualifying
- Saturday, October 10, 2026: Singapore Grand Prix sprint race
- Sunday, October 11, 2026: Singapore Grand Prix main race over 62 laps
Technical configuration and updates for Singapore
While the promotional design and driver equipment have been displayed through official digital media, Audi has not yet detailed the specification of technical update packages planned for the R26 during the Marina Bay weekend. The mechanical configuration of the cars will be finalized once track scrutineering takes place ahead of Friday’s running.
