After years of meticulous preparation, Audi Revolut F1 team has entered a new era in the Formula 1 World Championship, unveiling its partners and identity at a recent launch event in Berlin.
Glasurit, premium refinish paint brand of BASF Coatings and a global leader in automotive refinish solutions, has announced that it has become the exclusive paint supplier to Audi Revolut F1 team for its historic debut in 2026.
The exclusive Audi R26 coating is developed and painted with Glasurit’s 100 Line and meets the highest standards for eco-efficiency.
“With up to 40 per cent shorter process times, Glasurit 100 Line is the fastest product line in the industry. Our partnership with Audi Revolut F1 team demonstrates what is possible when 100 per cent colour accuracy meets solutions that are easy to use, extremely efficient and engineered for high-performance environments like motorsport. These elements directly influence overall performance under the extreme conditions of Formula 1 racing,” vice president Automotive Refinish EMEA at BASF Coatings, Roar Solberg, said.
Colour design and paint excellence
The colour design of the R26 coating reflects Audi’s design philosophy: clear, technical, intelligent, and emotional. In close collaboration with the team, Glasurit technical experts applied Glasurit 100 Line, the brand’s most advanced, ultra-lightweight, low-VOC waterborne basecoat system, engineered to deliver exceptional colour accuracy and finish.
The Audi R26 racing car features a bespoke Titanium Grey, contrasted by exposed carbon surfaces and an exclusive Audi Lava Red colour, both exclusively formulated and optimised through Glasurit’s colour expertise. These finishes are protected by the latest Glasurit Ara Class Eco Balance Cycled certified clearcoat A-C-24, which uses raw materials from end-of-life tires to replace fossil feedstocks, contributing to a circular economy with up to 40 per cent less CO2 per kg of product.
“Glasurit brings together precision engineering, sustainability and design excellence, values that are fundamental to Audi Revolut F1 team. The livery is a visible expression of our identity on a global stage, and partnering with a brand that combines technical innovation with eco-efficient performance strengthens both our sporting and commercial platform as we debut in 2026,” chief commercial officer of Audi Revolut F1 team, Stefano Battiston, said.
Glasurit Automotive Refinish Paints, an important part of BASF Coatings
Under the Glasurit brand, BASF Coatings markets a comprehensive range of automotive refinishing paint systems, focusing on eco-effective waterborne basecoats and high-solids paints. By using these systems all legal solvent-reduction requirements can be complied with anywhere in the world, and with regard to appearance and durability, the products meet the same quality standards as solvent-borne paints. In this area, the company offers a wide variety of services to support its customers. Glasurit Automotive Refinish Paints is approved by most of the leading car manufacturers for aftermarket repair worldwide and chosen by them for its colour expertise.