The 2016 Formula 1 season is finally here. To prepare for the season, we've ranked every team's new (or not-so-new) look for the season ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
1. Red Bull
A morning testing already complete. Some #RB12 ? from our early running ?https://t.co/FRXbnYJaTA #F1 pic.twitter.com/PIJR1ojYYs
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) February 22, 2016
2. Williams
The 2016 Williams design is identical to the 2015 Williams design, but it's still a stunning car. This is the benchmark for minimalist liveries.
Let's take a closer look at the #FW38 before the first day of testing @Circuitcat_eng tomorrow #WeAreRacing pic.twitter.com/QxEc6n1Bk7
— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) February 21, 2016
3. Ferrari
Ferrari's new livery, a retro-inspired throwback to decades-old designs, has been divisive among F1 fans, but Ferrari was one of the few constructors to make bold livery changes in 2016. The SF16-H just looks fast.
4. Manor
The new-look Manor may look just like an Indonesian bus, but it's undeniably gorgeous.
MRT05. Dream Racer. pic.twitter.com/Gs8AplStGz
— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) February 22, 2016
5. Mercedes
The defending World Champions didn't make any sweeping changes to their familiar livery, but subtle differences in the way colors blend together gives the car more of an airbrushed look.
6. Toro Rosso
Toro Rosso's new livery is essentially the exact same as it was last year, save for some sponsor decal differences. That's not really a problem, though, because the signature charging muscular bull still looks insanely cool.
The #STR11, a closer look... #GOTOROROSSO ?????????❤️ pic.twitter.com/M2fUGFtu0b
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRossoSpy) March 1, 2016
7. Renault
Renault launched a temporary livery earlier this year that was mostly black, but unveiled this vibrant yellow banana-car scheme just before the Australian Grand Prix. It's a big upgrade from the black and gold of Lotus, at least.
Here she is folks, in all her gloriously yellowness - the R.S.16! #YELLOW pic.twitter.com/qhB0BShBgx
— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) March 16, 2016
8. McLaren-Honda
McLaren-Honda is hoping 2016 will be completely different than its disastrous opening year, but one thing that hasn't changed is the livery. Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso will still be driving some sleek-yet-unspectacular black cars.
A closer look at the McLaren-Honda #MP431. Enjoy: https://t.co/dRbocPE3Xv #TheF1Effect pic.twitter.com/3zelIozpZ5
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 21, 2016
9. Force India
Force India retains its livery from 2015, which can be described as "fine." Using the the orange and green accent colors more aggressively would add some much needed life.
Checo and Nico pose with their new treasure - now the season can really begin! #VJM09 pic.twitter.com/xngBh0BRJn
— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) February 22, 2016
10. Sauber
Sauber stands out from the pack with its blue and yellow color scheme, but the livery design is just a bit unimaginative. There's so much blank space within the solid color blocks. It's clean, but boring.
And here we go - the #C34 with the 2016 livery #F1 pic.twitter.com/x0dEZcPX40
— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) February 22, 2016
11. Haas
There's finally an American Formula 1 car on the grid, but it doesn't look very elegant. Haas' red, black and silver and black scheme is very blocky looking from the side, though it cuts a nice figure when viewed from above.
The #HaasF1 VF-16 gets its name from the 1st #CNC machine made by #Haas in '88, the VF-1. #HaasRacing @F1onNBCSports pic.twitter.com/tFEM4NYqaf
— Haas Automation, Inc (@Haas_Automation) March 17, 2016
