The 2025 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix is not all about tight turns and strategic smarts—it's also making heads turn for an even more beauty-oriented reason. MoneyGram Haas F1 Team and Red Bull Racing turned up in Suzuka with primarily white liveries, reflecting cultural perspectives. From thanking engine partner Honda to marking the cherry blossom time of year and an individual's goodbye, the weekend became an aesthetic celebration of Japan and what it has given the sport.
F1 teams celebrate Japanese heritage and culture with dramatic white liveries at Suzuka circuit this race weekend
Red Bull Racing had introduced a livery rich in symbolism for what will be its last Japanese Grand Prix with long-time power unit supplier Honda. The classic navy blue color of the Red Bull RB21 has been done away with in favor of a crisp white livery inspired by the iconic Honda RA272—Honda's inaugural race-winning Formula 1 car. The livery features red circle design elements reminiscent of the Japanese flag and features special 60th anniversary livery in celebration of Richie Ginther's 1965 Mexico win.
This tribute comes at a touching time, with Yuki Tsunoda now coming in to share the Red Bull drive alongside Max Verstappen for his inaugural outing with the senior team—yet another acknowledgment of Honda's role in cultivating Japanese racing drivers.
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has gone down the poetic path. Their VF-25 is clad in a sakura-themed livery, honoring Japan's traditional cherry blossom period. Pink flowers spill over the car body in a bold break from the team's traditional minimalist color scheme. It's the season's first bespoke livery and has already been praised for merging motorsport design with local culture.
Also Read: Is Red Bull’s white livery 'a good omen' for Japanese Grand Prix? Here’s what happened in 2021
The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix is now greater than a race—it's an art canvas with stories. Starting from Red Bull's goodbye to Honda and going through Haas's adoption of cherry blossoms and Alpine's subtle adieu, what each design does say is louder than words. In an age where Formula 1 seems like it's owned by tech and performance numbers, Suzuka this year is doing something unusual and giving fans a rare gift: emotion, identity, and an injection of white tradition.
F1 teams celebrate Japanese heritage and culture with dramatic white liveries at Suzuka circuit this race weekend
Looking pretty in white 🤍🌸#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/EsnDA6F7Wb
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 4, 2025
Red Bull Racing had introduced a livery rich in symbolism for what will be its last Japanese Grand Prix with long-time power unit supplier Honda. The classic navy blue color of the Red Bull RB21 has been done away with in favor of a crisp white livery inspired by the iconic Honda RA272—Honda's inaugural race-winning Formula 1 car. The livery features red circle design elements reminiscent of the Japanese flag and features special 60th anniversary livery in celebration of Richie Ginther's 1965 Mexico win.
This tribute comes at a touching time, with Yuki Tsunoda now coming in to share the Red Bull drive alongside Max Verstappen for his inaugural outing with the senior team—yet another acknowledgment of Honda's role in cultivating Japanese racing drivers.
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has gone down the poetic path. Their VF-25 is clad in a sakura-themed livery, honoring Japan's traditional cherry blossom period. Pink flowers spill over the car body in a bold break from the team's traditional minimalist color scheme. It's the season's first bespoke livery and has already been praised for merging motorsport design with local culture.
Also Read: Is Red Bull’s white livery 'a good omen' for Japanese Grand Prix? Here’s what happened in 2021
The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix is now greater than a race—it's an art canvas with stories. Starting from Red Bull's goodbye to Honda and going through Haas's adoption of cherry blossoms and Alpine's subtle adieu, what each design does say is louder than words. In an age where Formula 1 seems like it's owned by tech and performance numbers, Suzuka this year is doing something unusual and giving fans a rare gift: emotion, identity, and an injection of white tradition.
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