Red Bull’s latest teaser video stirred excitement among Formula 1 fans with a rare feature that saw Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo reunite ahead of the team’s 2026 F1 season launch.
The Austrian powerhouse released a promotional video ahead of its highly anticipated livery launch on January 15th in Detroit, Michigan, featuring the four-time world champion alongside his former teammate Ricciardo and incoming Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad.
The unexpected collaboration, teased through Ford Racing’s social media channels, has ignited fervent discussions among fans, evoking memories of the dynamic duo’s time together in the Red Bull garage from 2016 to 2018, a period marked by thrilling on-track battles and undeniable mutual respect.
As Red Bull prepares to unveil its new-era liveries for both the senior team and its sister outfit Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in partnership with Ford, the presence of Ricciardo—now a global ambassador for Ford Racing—signals a promotional coup as the team aims to reclaim the title after narrowly missing out to McLaren last year.
The video itself, a slick montage pulsing with the signature energy of Red Bull’s marketing prowess, opens with glimpses of high-octane action footage interspersed with the familiar faces of Verstappen’s unflinching focus and Ricciardo’s trademark infectious smile, setting the stage for what promises to be a spectacular launch event.
Ford’s teaser caption, “All of Ford Racing, in Michigan Central Station, for one night,” masterfully builds suspense with a multi-disciplinary showcase that features Ford machines from the past 100 years.
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Social media erupted with reactions as fans shared their excitement watching Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo reunite, underscoring how deeply this pairing resonates even years after their last shared podium.
Sidelined after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix and replaced by Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls, Ricciardo stepped away from competitive racing, embarking on a period of self-reflection that culminated in his September 2025 announcement as Ford Racing’s global ambassador.
The eight-time Grand Prix winner will be a guest at the Red Bull 2026 F1 launch, amplifying hype for its transition into a fully in-house power unit manufacturer collaborating with Ford, a partnership announced back in 2023 that now bears fruit amid the seismic regulatory shifts.
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