Audi is bringing a distinctly São Paulo flavour to Interlagos this weekend, dressing its R26 in a striking special livery that pays tribute to the city and its most recognisable visual signatures.
Created by title partner Revolut, the one-off design combines deep racing green with golden accents and an intricate geometric pattern inspired by the Piso Paulista, the distinctive black-and-white pavement design found across the Brazilian metropolis.
The result is an aesthetic blend of local identity and motorsport sophistication, giving Audi's challenger a rather different look for one of the most emotionally charged weekends on its calendar.
But the makeover doesn't stop at the car. The São Paulo-inspired pattern will also feature on the race suits worn by Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg, as well as the pit crew's apparel and the team's garage surroundings, ensuring the entire Audi operation gets a taste of Brazilian street style.
The initiative is part of a broader creative collaboration between Audi and its partners, following the launch of Revolut's São Paulo-themed bank card and Adidas' Sampa Soul collection.
"São Paulo has an unmistakable identity, and we wanted that to run through everything we bring to this race," explained Audi chief brand and commercial officer Stefano Battiston.
For Bortoleto, the transformation carries particular significance. Racing on home soil for the first time this season, the Brazilian rookie will enjoy an unmistakable visual reminder of where it all began – and a very stylish way to fly the flag in front of his passionate home crowd.
