Glossy white, metallic red, and retro Honda vibes—Red Bull unleashes another instant fan favorite for their home race in Suzuka.
Red Bull has done it again.
For the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, the reigning champions dropped a stunning white and metallic red livery—and the internet immediately lost its mind. Released on April 1st (because of course), fans had to wait until FP1 to confirm it wasn’t a brilliantly-timed prank. It wasn’t. It was very real. And it is gorgeous.
A Tribute to Honda — And a Nod to History
This special edition livery celebrates Red Bull’s long-standing (and soon-ending) partnership with Honda, marking another emotional chapter in their collaboration. Featuring a glossy white base, shimmering crimson accents, and the return of retro Honda branding, it nods to both the 2021 “White Bull” and Honda’s heritage in F1, dating all the way back to Ritchie Ginther’s 1965 win in Mexico.
Yuki Tsunoda’s Moment?
With Yuki Tsunoda finally stepping into the spotlight in a front-running car, fans are calling this the perfect setup for a hero moment. Whether that ends in glory or gravel remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: all eyes will be on Yuki.
Marketing Masterclass
Red Bull doesn’t do special liveries often, but when they do, it’s a full production. From teaser videos to carefully timed reveals, they know how to generate maximum hype. And unlike McLaren’s never-ending orange variations or Ferrari’s subtle stripes with 12 teaser posts, this was a full commitment to the aesthetic. Fans compared it to everything from Virgin Atlantic paint jobs to a Type-R-inspired dream machine.
Decals and Details: F1 Fans See Everything
Of course, nothing gets past the F1 internet. Zoomed-in images quickly revealed that the Red Bull logo on the nose is slightly off-center, triggering a wave of analysis, memes, and conspiracy theories about optical alignment, aerodynamic balance, and… Zak Brown. Whether it’s intentional or just a decal hand-placed at 3am, we may never know. But in a sport where millimeters matter, fans notice everything.
The Sad Truth: This Might Be the Last One
With Honda’s official partnership ending soon, this livery could be the final white Red Bull we see for a long while. That makes it all the more special. It also sets a high bar for any future collaborations. If Aston Martin and Honda ever fully merge, perhaps the next generation of white cars will wear green accents instead.
Until then, this is peak F1 design: clean, meaningful, and absolutely unforgettable.