Red Bull tease special livery for the US F1 GP - could Daniel Ricciardo make a guest appearance?

Red Bull has teased a new look for the United States Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1’s visit to Austin, Texas raising questions as to whether Daniel Ricciardo could make a guest appearance.

The team head's to the US for the Grand Prix next weekend and and shared a cryptic message on X, offering a Western-inspired clue without revealing the design.

The accompanying thumbnail reinforces this impression. It features a red Ford Raptor pickup truck, a figure in a white racing suit holding a helmet, and a backdrop of hay bales and a dramatic sunset.

The short clip also features Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar dressed in the white race suit.

The team has previously used Austin to showcase a distinctive design. In 2023, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez raced with a fan-designed livery inspired by the Lone Star Flag of Texas.

Created by Argentinian designer Franco Cavallone, the scheme featured sweeping red, white, and blue lines across the car, alongside Texan stars. It was part of Red Bull’s Make Your Mark competition, which invited supporters to create designs for the team’s US appearances.

The tease also arrives during a positive period for Red Bull. Verstappen’s consecutive victories in Malaysia and Singapore have reignited momentum, while Laurent Mekies’ contract extension through 2031 signals a commitment to continuity at the top of the organisation.

The other aspect is the inclusion of the Ford Raptor truck. Former Red Bull driver Ricciardo, who is now an ambassador for Ford's racing division.

The popular Aussie could make a rare appearance at an F1 race following his retirement from racing at the 2024 Singapore GP.