{
  "id": 15608644,
  "title": "Red Bull go all-American with special makeover for Austin Grand Prix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/red-bull-go-all-american-with-special-makeover-for-austin-grand-prix",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T13:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-bull-american-special-makeover-133100501.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Red Bull has unveiled a series of American-inspired changes for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin. Max Verstappen and Isak Hadjar will don specially designed suits, inspired by the Ford Raptor off-road vehicle, for their races. The team's garage will also undergo a transformation, featuring Ford Raptor branding. Red Bull's official kit supplier, Castore, has created a unique collection of apparel, including work shirts, motor jackets, and caps, drawing on the Raptor's ruggedness and American motorsport heritage. Verstappen's helmet will incorporate a distinctive cowboy hat graphic, blending his usual lion emblem with elements of the American West. In addition to the on-track modifications, Red Bull and Ford have planned a host of activities for supporters throughout the race weekend. These include the Pull Up event on October 21, featuring American car culture and motorsport, as well as Red Bull Austin Race Nights from October 22 to 25 at a local sports bar. Fans will have the chance to meet team members, attend driver appearances, and participate in interactive experiences like racing simulators and a Pit Stop Challenge. Paul Gandolfi, Red Bull's Chief Commercial Officer, expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing the team's intent to make this year's U.S. Grand Prix a memorable event for the American fanbase. Ford Racing General Manager Will Ford echoed similar enthusiasm, praising the team's incorporation of the Raptor's identity into their Formula 1 presentation.",
  "summary": "Red Bull have announced a series of changes to their appearance for the 2026 United States Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar set to race in specially designed suits inspired by the Ford Raptor. The team will also introduce a new look for their garage and organise several activities for supporters throughout the Austin race weekend.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "What Red Bull needs to pass McLaren at the United States Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/what-red-bull-needs-to-pass-mclaren-at-the-united-states-grand-prix",
        "published": "2026-10-19T09:15:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}