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Published 05 JAN 2026, this announcement sets the stage for Atlassian Williams F1 Team to show the visual identity of its 2026 challenger. On Tuesday 3 February the team will unveil the official race livery for the FW48, a design that will carry through the season and represent Williams as the team embraces Formula 1’s sweeping set of new regulations. The reveal is being positioned as more than a fresh coat of paint; it’s a symbolic moment in a year that the team describes as a decisive reset on the path back toward the front.
Before the full-season livery is presented, Williams will run a special fan-selected scheme during early running. A total of supporters from 162 countries participated in the ballot, casting almost 55,000 votes to choose this one-off design for testing duties in Barcelona later this month. That engagement is part of a broader strategy to bring enthusiasts closer to the team’s work, giving followers a tangible role in how the car appears on track before the season identity is locked in.
The FW48 reveal: what fans will see
The public presentation on Tuesday 3 February will show the official race livery that the team intends to use for the remainder of the campaign. Expect a striking visual pivot that complements Williams’ engineering updates for the 2026 regulations while highlighting the pairing of Alex Albon and Carlos sainz as they aim to push the team back toward podium contention. The team has framed the livery as both a statement of intent and a practical skin for a car that is shorter, lighter and engineered under the new aerodynamic and mechanical rules introduced this season.
Why the timing and rules make this reveal significant
Formula 1’s 2026 regulations represent one of the most substantial technical overhauls in decades, and Williams describes them as a reset opportunity for every competitor. The new rule set produces cars that are, by design, shorter and lighter, with a focus on closer racing and different aerodynamic behaviours. For Williams, the livery launch is tied into a broader narrative of development: the cosmetic reveal coincides with an all-new package on track and signals how the team wants to be perceived as it executes the next stage of its recovery plan.
Momentum from 2026
Williams arrives at this moment having converted recent progress into tangible results. The team recorded its strongest season in nine years during 2026, accumulating 137 points and securing fifth in the Constructors’ Championship. On-track highlights included podium results in Baku and Qatar, plus a first-ever Sprint podium in Austin. Those achievements underpin the optimism that will be on display during the FW48 reveal: the visual refresh is intended to coincide with continued performance gains rather than act as a distraction from technical development.
Fan involvement and how to follow the launch
Williams has made fan engagement central to this campaign. The initial testing livery — the product of the global vote — will run during pre-season track time, giving supporters a direct connection to the car before the team reveals the season-long design on Tuesday 3 February. The team calls the testing scheme an initial expression of community input, while the full livery will reflect the broader identity Williams wishes to present across race weekends and media activity.
Where to watch and what to expect next
Supporters are encouraged to monitor WilliamsF1.com, the team app and official social media channels for launch details, imagery and behind-the-scenes content ahead of the reveal. Williams will also promote merchandising and membership options linked to the launch — for example, WClub incentives and online store offers tied to new kit and livery merchandise. For fans who voted, the testing livery represents an immediate reward: their choice will be visible on track during the car’s early sessions in Barcelona.
In short, the FW48 livery presentation is both a fan-facing moment and a technical milestone. It marks the end of a pre-season narrative that began with measured progress in 2026 and now moves into a year shaped by 2026 regulations, renewed ambition and visible support from a global fanbase. Keep an eye on official Williams channels as the team approaches Tuesday 3 February for the full reveal and the images that will define their 2026 campaign.