Hamilton and Leclerc have new look for Austin as Ferrari suits name HP special livery
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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will wear a lot less red than usual at the United States Grand Prix. Ferrari revealed the race suits its drivers will wear in Austin. They use far more white than the team's normal kit and come with white racing shoes. Text printed on the suits also points to a one-off HP livery for the SF-26.
Ferrari will look different at the upcoming US Grand Prix. Both drivers will wear matching white shoes throughout the weekend, while the panel on the back of their overalls, featuring the Ferrari logo and the drivers' names, will also be white.
Suit wording points to a special livery on race day
Last week, together with title sponsor HP, Ferrari has shared a teaser video about having a special livery for the upcoming race weekend at the Circuit of the American in collaboration.
Moreover, a video teasing Leclerc and Hamilton's race suits features the caption: "HP Special livery USA Grand Prix Circuit Of The Americas (C.O.T.A) 25/10/2026."
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What Ferrari's recent special liveries looked like
Ferrari has changed its colours for a single race several times in recent years, and in each case the race suits gave the first clue:
- Miami 2024: Ferrari celebrated its new title partnership with HP with a red livery featuring blue accents. The drivers wore classic blue racewear inspired by the team's pit crew outfits from its early years.
- Miami 2025: Ferrari and HP designed the livery together once again. The engine cover and rear end were blue and white, there was blue on the front and rear wings and the wheels were white, but red was still the main colour.
- Monza 2026: After honoring Niki Lauda in 2025, at its home race in September, Ferrari ran a tribute to Michael Schumacher inspired by his 1996 F310, marking 30 years since he joined the team. Seven white stars were added to the nose honoring the German and the wheels got gold details. The drivers' suits also carried the seven stars and Schumacher's logo.
More special designs and liveries in Austin
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Haas will arrive at its home race weekend with a special Godzilla-themed livery. Meanwhile, Red Bull Racing has already revealed a bold look for its drivers in Austin. The race weekend at the Circuit of The Americas runs from 23 to 25 October.
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