Red Bull RB15 retains original 'matte' racing colors

Red Bull Racing rolled out its RB15 this morning in Barcelona with a few small design changes to its livery, but the 2019 car will still be draped in its traditional matte racing colors.

"The team has a history of unique graphic designs, stretching back to 2005, our first season in Formula One," said the Milton Keynes outfit.

"In recent years, we’ve chosen to kick off the year with some memorable paint jobs – but we revert back to our well established racing colours pretty quickly.

"They are part of our identity and our heritage.

Barcelona pre-season testing: Week 1 driver line-ups

Max Verstappen will be at the wheel of the Honda-powered new-spec car today, followed by Pierre Gasly on Tuesday.

The Dutchman will return to the cockpit on Wednesday and Gasly will conclude the week on Thursday.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.