Red Bull set to run a special livery on its Formula Academy car
The Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme and Team Cyber Security Partner, 1Password, have unveiled a bespoke livery that will run on Alisha Palmowski’s car over the Canada Grand Prix weekend.
Designed by Canadian artist Kirsten McCrea, the one-of-a-kind livery is a celebration of female excellence and talent across sports, design, and technology. This artistic collaboration embodies a shared commitment to breaking down barriers in motorsport and cybersecurity, ensuring more women have clear pathways to become future drivers, engineers, and technology leaders.
1Password and Red Bull partnered with Canadian muralist Kirsten McCrea, entrusting her with the creative lead to approach this livery as a canvas for storytelling that’s dynamic, powerful, and designed to reflect movement and growth.
Red Bull's F1 Academy team noted: "Rooted in Canadian identity, the livery features a palette of red for Canada and blue for Quebec, and it’s anchored by a pattern of stylized dandelion seeds in motion, radiating from behind the driver.
"Each seed symbolizes ambition and ideas taking flight, drawing inspiration from the iconic Expo 67 logo and capturing the spirit of Canada’s celebration of innovation and progress. Ripples emanating from the back wheel represent how one woman’s impact can carry outward, creating opportunity for others to follow. It’s not just a design—it’s a declaration: ambition belongs here."
Alisha Palmowski commented: “I am incredibly inspired by the design created by Kirsten McCrea and cannot wait to drive this livery in Montreal. I am personally drawn to bright, bold colours and am inspired by the underlying message of celebrating female talent across different industries.
"Driving in and representing a Canadian-inspired livery this weekend is something that I will cherish forever. A big thank you to 1Password and Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme for the opportunity.”
Commenting on the one-off livery, designer Kirsten McCrea stated: “An all-woman team is rare. I know what it takes to break into spaces where you weren’t expected to be, and I wanted the design to reflect that. Not as a soft or symbolic gesture, but as something strong, graphic, and unapologetic.”
Reflecting on the special colour scheme, Jeannie De Guzman, 1Password Chief Operating Officer, said: “Every champion starts with a dream — and the courage to chase it. At 1Password, we stand with those building the future with passion, purpose, and resilience.
"Through our partnership with Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme, we are proud to safeguard Alisha’s digital life as she races this weekend in Montreal, inspiring a new generation to win, on the track, in technology, and beyond.”
