In a spectacular conclusion to the season, Red Bull has unveiled the specially crafted fan-designed livery, the result of their Make Your Mark competition. This unique design, selected from a pool of thousands of entries, will adorn the championship-winning machines of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez as they undergo a stunning transformation in Las Vegas for the grand finale.
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Initiating the fan-involved initiative during the pre-season launch of the RB19, Red Bull invited enthusiasts to contribute their creative prowess to design the livery for the American leg of the Formula 1 calendar. The journey began in Miami in May, followed by Austin in October, culminating in a mesmerizing creation for the Las Vegas showdown.
Hailing from Essex in the UK, Lindsay Palmer emerged victorious, as her distinctive design caught the eye among the multitude of submissions. The chosen livery boasts a captivating purple base, accentuated by neon lights in purple and yellow coursing through the bodywork. As the RB19 charges through the twists and turns of the Las Vegas circuit, this vibrant creation is poised to shine brightly under the dazzling lights, marking a fitting end to Red Bull’s innovative fan-engagement initiative for the 2023 season.
“I was so excited to be selected as the winner for Make Your Mark Las Vegas and was completely lost for words when I won,” said Palmer, who will be at the track this weekend to watch her work on display.
“When thinking about what represents Vegas, the first thing that came to mind were the casinos and the bright lights, so I knew this had to be incorporated in my design.
“I wanted the style to emulate the cars whizzing past the neon lights and I had to make sure playing cards were added too. When I visited the factory, it was amazing seeing the livery come to life and the creation process.
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“I am so excited to go to the race, I have never been to Vegas before and the fact that I can see my car come to life under the iconic Las Vegas lights will be an incredible experience. I cannot wait to see it on track.”
In a playful tribute to the race venue, the RB19 wheel covers are set to undergo a transformation this weekend. Adorned with a PokerStars ‘Poker Chip’ design, the covers will don shades of black, red, and white, mirroring the appearance of a poker chip. Notably, PokerStars’ Red Spade will be integrated into the design, marking them as the pioneering sponsor to collaboratively brand Red Bull’s wheel covers.
“It is brilliant to be rounding off our third and final Make Your Mark competition this season here in Nevada for the inaugural Las Vegas GP,” said Team Principal Christian Horner.
“It is such a unique way to bring fans into the heart of the team, giving them the opportunity to design and vote for our Las Vegas livery through our free loyalty programme, The Paddock.
“We have revealed a fan-designed livery at every US race this year and each design has well and truly delivered; it was quite the task picking a winner. Congratulations to Lindsay, who really put Vegas’ iconic stamp on the design, capturing the energy and excitement of both the city and the team. Very much looking forward to seeing it racing around the streets of Las Vegas.
“From what I have seen on the sim though, that long straight is an incredibly fast one, so you are going to have to keep a close eye on things as the cars fly past under the bright lights of The Strip. It is going to be a special race made even more special by celebrating with a fan-designed livery as we head into the final US race of the season.”
Red Bull will be optimistic that the streak of success associated with their recent fan-designed liveries continues, following triumphs in Miami and Texas.
