Red Bull F1's Texas-themed car livery makes an aerial debut in Austin

Formula One is always a spectacle, especially when the races are here in America. With the U.S. Grand Prix coming up this weekend, Red Bull Racing is pulling out all the stops with a Lone Star State-themed livery, and the car got a theatrical introduction in Austin, flown in by helicopter.

The livery is the work of Franco Cavallone, a graphic designer from Argentina who won a design competition as part of Red Bull’s Make Your Mark campaign. Cavallone’s art, which emerged out of 2,000 entries in the competition, includes Texas flag colors and lines inspired by the Circuit of the Americas track in the state.

Drivers often get in on the livery game, too. This year, Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu will drive with a Texas-inspired helmet, faux leather patterns, and more. McLaren’s Lando Norris will wear a unique sticker-theme helmet for his 100th Grand Prix, and Daniel Ricciardo – who will make his return from injury this week – has been known to arrive at the track wearing cowboy boots and rhinestone shirts.