Audi Dresses Up the R26 for Singapore, and You Could Win a Trip to Vegas

[Source: Audi Revolut F1 Team]

Audi’s first Formula 1 night race calls for something special. So, when Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto take to the Marina Bay Street Circuit this weekend, their R26s will look a little different under the lights. The Audi Revolut F1 Team has unveiled a special Singapore Grand Prix livery created specifically for the night race. The design starts with a unique interpretation of Audi’s Titanium Silver Grey, but adds a blue shimmer inspired by Singapore’s lights and reflections. Audi says the color gains depth and changes its appearance as the R26 moves beneath the circuit’s floodlights.

There is more to the design than a new paint color. Audi has incorporated a Traditional Peranakan Pattern on the sidepods and rear wing, providing a connection to Singapore’s cultural heritage while maintaining the geometric design elements used on the team’s regular race livery.

The theme doesn’t stop with the cars. Hülkenberg and Bortoleto will wear specially designed race suits during the weekend, and adidas has created a limited-edition Singapore capsule collection for fans. The lineup includes the official cap worn by both drivers, along with a graphic T-shirt, sweatshirt, and special-edition Adilette slides.

Even the new Audi RS 5 is getting involved. It will make its Asian premiere in Singapore wearing a corresponding color treatment, creating a visual connection between Audi’s newest road-going performance car and its Formula 1 machine.

Win a Trip to Vegas

Fans who can’t make it to Singapore can still get involved, and potentially score a considerably bigger prize than a new hat. Audi is allowing fans to reveal the special R26 livery online and unlock a digital team card. Each unlocked card provides one entry into a drawing for a VIP trip for the winner and a companion to attend the Las Vegas Grand Prix as guests of the Audi Revolut F1 Team.

The Singapore program is part of Audi’s broader “The Art of Influence” initiative, which includes events and collaborations throughout the city during race weekend. Of course, a special livery doesn’t make the R26 any faster. But if Audi is going to chase points under the lights in Singapore, it might as well look good doing it.