Stewart Grand Prix 1997-1999

It all began in 1996, when three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart, along with his son Paul Stewart, founded Stewart Grand Prix. The team debuted in the 1997 F1 season, operating out of Milton Keynes in the UK. With support from Ford and a reputation built on Jackie Stewart’s racing legacy, the team quickly established itself as a respectable midfield contender.

SF1 1997

Stewart Grand Prix showed signs of promise, with their most notable success coming in 1999. That year, the team achieved a remarkable podium finish at the European Grand Prix in Nürburgring, with Johnny Herbert taking the win and teammate Rubens Barrichello finishing third. The result marked Stewart GP’s first and only victory in Formula 1.

Jaguar Racing 2000-2004

Impressed by the team’s progress, Ford decided to take full control at the end of the 1999 season. Stewart Grand Prix was rebranded as Jaguar Racing in 2000, in a move aimed at promoting the Jaguar luxury car brand under Ford’s ownership. Jaguar Racing inherited the same Milton Keynes base and much of the original staff, but expectations quickly rose. The team had a decent budget and star drivers like Eddie Irvine and later Mark Webber, but despite this, Jaguar struggled to achieve consistent results.

JAGUAR R5 2004

Between 2000 and 2004, Jaguar Racing failed to secure a single win, and the pressure from Ford increased. Internal management changes and lack of on-track performance led Ford to reassess its involvement in F1. Eventually, Ford decided to exit the sport entirely and put the team up for sale.

Red Bull Racing 2005-NOW

Enter Red Bull GmbH, the Austrian energy drink company led by Dietrich Mateschitz. Red Bull had already been involved in F1 as a sponsor (notably with Sauber), but Mateschitz wanted to take a more hands-on role in the sport. In late 2004, Red Bull purchased Jaguar Racing from Ford, acquiring its facilities, staff, and entry into Formula 1. Thus, Red Bull Racing was officially born and made its debut in the 2005 season.

RB1 2005

Though initially seen as outsiders, Red Bull took a strategic approach. They hired experienced staff like David Coulthard and, crucially, brought on Adrian Newey, one of the most successful car designers in F1 history. This move would eventually lead to Red Bull’s golden era.

RB5 2010

By 2010, Red Bull Racing had become a dominant force in Formula 1. With Sebastian Vettel behind the wheel and Newey’s designs, the team won four consecutive Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships from 2010 to 2013. The legacy that began with Jackie Stewart’s modest team had now reached the pinnacle of motorsport.

RB21 2025

Today, Red Bull Racing is one of the most successful teams in F1 history, and its story stands as a perfect example of how passion, vision, and calculated risk can transform a small team into a world champion.

Team history of McLaren

McLaren 1966-NOW

Unlike many teams in Formula 1 that evolved from previous outfits or changed ownership and names over time, McLaren has always been McLaren. Founded in 1963 by New Zealand racing driver Bruce McLaren, the team entered Formula 1 in 1966 and has since remained a constant presence in the sport. From its first race in Monaco to its championship victories and modern-day resurgence, McLaren has proudly kept its original identity.

Over the decades, the team has experienced many changes in management, sponsors, and performance levels—but the name “McLaren” has never changed. That consistency has helped build one of the strongest brands in Formula 1 history.

What has changed, however, is McLaren’s livery—the visual design of its cars. In the early years, McLaren used an orange livery, which has made a nostalgic return in recent years.

During the 1980s and 1990s, the team became iconic for its red and white Marlboro livery. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, McLaren ran in silver and black with Mercedes and West sponsorship. In the late 2000s until 2013 they used the silver and red Vodafone livery. More recently, the team returned to papaya orange, honoring its roots while embracing a modern, bold image.

Through all the color changes, one thing remains: McLaren is always McLaren.

Team history of Mercedes

Tyrrell Racing 1968-1998

Tyrrell Racing was founded by Ken Tyrrell and first entered Formula 1 in 1970. Based in the United Kingdom, the team quickly became successful, thanks in part to legendary driver Jackie Stewart, who won three World Championships—two of them with Tyrrell in 1971 and 1973. Tyrrell was known for innovation, including the famous six-wheeled car in 1976, but by the 1980s and 1990s, the team struggled to stay competitive. In 1997, Ken Tyrrell sold the team to British American Tobacco, marking the beginning of a major transformation.

Tyrrell 001 1970

British American Racing 1999-2005

In 1999, the team was rebranded as British American Racing (BAR). Though they had major financial backing and a partnership with Honda engines, the team initially underperformed. It wasn’t until 2004 that BAR saw real success, finishing second in the Constructors’ Championship, largely thanks to strong performances by Jenson Button.

BAR 006 2004

Honda Racing F1 Team 2006-2008

Following this success, Honda decided to take full control of the team in 2006, renaming it the Honda Racing F1 Team. Honda developed both the chassis and the engine in-house. However, their performance remained inconsistent, and despite winning the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix, they never fully capitalized on their potential. By the end of 2008, the global financial crisis forced Honda to withdraw from Formula 1.

Honda RA106 2006

The team was at risk of disappearing, but was saved in dramatic fashion by team principal Ross Brawn, who purchased the team for a symbolic £1. In 2009.

Brawn GP 2009

the team was renamed Brawn GP, and with a combination of a strong car design, Mercedes engines, and clever use of the “double diffuser” innovation, the team shocked the F1 world. Brawn GP won both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships in 2009, with Jenson Button taking the title.

BGP 001 2009

Following this success, Mercedes-Benz, which had been supplying engines to Brawn GP, decided to return to Formula 1 as a full works team. In late 2009, they purchased a majority stake in Brawn GP, rebranding the team as Mercedes GP for the 2010 season.

Mercedes GP 2010-2013

The team signed seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher and rising star Nico Rosberg. In 2012, Lewis Hamilton replaced Schumacher, marking the beginning of a new era.

MGP WO1 2010

Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team 2014-NOW

From 2014 onward, with the start of the turbo-hybrid era, Mercedes-AMG Petronas became the most dominant team in Formula 1 history, winning eight Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships between 2014 and 2021.

Mercedes AMG F1 W10 EQ Power + 2019

History of Scuderia Ferrari

Scuderia Ferrari 1950-NOW

Ferrari holds a unique and iconic place in Formula 1 history. Unlike many other teams that evolved from previous entities, changed owners, or rebranded over the years, Ferrari has always been Ferrari. Since its debut in the very first Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, the team has competed under the name Scuderia Ferrari, making it the only team to have participated in every F1 season since the sport began.

Founded by Enzo Ferrari, the team originally served as a racing division for Alfa Romeo before becoming an independent constructor in the late 1940s. Ferrari’s first Formula 1 race was at the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix. Just a year later, they secured their first F1 victory. Over the decades, Ferrari became synonymous with speed, passion, and Italian craftsmanship, winning multiple Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships and building a fanbase known as the Tifosi.

Ferrari 375 F1 1950-1951

While the name and spirit of Ferrari have remained unchanged, the livery of their cars has evolved over the years. The traditional Ferrari color is Rosso Corsa—racing red, the national color of Italian motorsport. However, the exact shade of red has changed multiple times. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Ferrari used a brighter, almost orange-red, optimized for TV visibility, especially under sponsorship from Marlboro.

Ferrari F2001 2001

In more recent years, the team has returned to a deeper, more classic red, often with matte finishes. Special liveries have also appeared on occasion—for example, the burgundy red livery used at the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix to celebrate Ferrari’s 1000th F1 race, or touches of yellow added in 2022 and 2023 to honor Ferrari’s racing heritage and the city of Modena.

Despite these visual changes, the Ferrari identity has never wavered. The iconic prancing horse logo, the team’s unwavering presence in the paddock, and its factory in Maranello have remained at the heart of Formula 1 for over 70 years. No other team in the sport’s history has such a consistent and proud lineage.

In a sport defined by change, evolution, and fierce competition, Ferrari stands alone as a team whose name, legacy, and ambition have never needed rebranding. Ferrari has always been Ferrari—and always will be.

Team history of Racing Bulls

Minardi 1985-2005

Minardi was founded by Giancarlo Minardi and made its Formula 1 debut in 1985. Based in Faenza, Italy, Minardi quickly became known as a team with passion and persistence, even if they lacked the resources to consistently compete at the front of the grid. Despite never scoring a podium finish or winning a race, Minardi earned a loyal fanbase and played a key role in launching the careers of future stars like Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber.

Minardi M185 1985                           

Scuderia Toro Rosso 2006-2019

By the early 2000s, rising costs in Formula 1 made it difficult for independent teams like Minardi to survive. In 2005, the team was sold to Red Bull GmbH, which had recently entered F1 with its own main team, Red Bull Racing. Red Bull saw an opportunity to use Minardi as a junior team to develop young drivers for its main squad. In 2006, the team was rebranded as Scuderia Toro Rosso, which is Italian for “Team Red Bull.”

Toro Rosso STR10 2015

As Toro Rosso, the team maintained its base in Faenza and acted as a proving ground for young talent. Its biggest success came in 2008, when a young Sebastian Vettel took a shock victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, marking the first win for both the team and the driver. That result put Toro Rosso on the map and proved it could punch above its weight.

Scuderia AlphaTauri 2020-2023

In 2020, Red Bull rebranded the team again, this time as Scuderia AlphaTauri, to promote its in-house fashion brand. The team adopted a sleeker image and new colors, moving away from the classic Red Bull look. In its first season under the new name, Pierre Gasly delivered a stunning win in Monza—ironically, the same place Vettel had won 12 years earlier.

AlphaTauri AT01 2020

Visa Cash App RB 2024-NOW

Then, in 2024, the team underwent yet another transformation. With new sponsors Visa and Cash App, the name was changed to Visa Cash App RB, and the team adopted the nickname Racing Bulls. Although now more commercially driven, the team remains part of the Red Bull family and continues to operate from its historic Faenza headquarters.

Team history of Aston Martin

Jordan Grand Prix 1991-2005

Jordan Grand Prix was founded by Irish businessman Eddie Jordan in 1991. The team quickly gained a reputation for its bold attitude, striking liveries, and its eye for young talent—having given Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991. Throughout the 1990s, Jordan became a fan favorite, with their biggest success coming in 1999, when the team won two races and finished third in the Constructors’ Championship with drivers Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Damon Hill.

Jordan 191 1991

However, by the early 2000s, financial difficulties began to weigh heavily on the team. In 2005, Eddie Jordan sold the team to the Midland Group.

Midland F1 Racing 2006

Midland Group which rebranded the team as Midland F1 Racing for the 2006 season struggled for performance and failed to score a point that year.  And was sold.

Midland M16 2006

Spyker F1 Team 2007

Midland sold the team after just one season to the Dutch car manufacturer Spyker, resulting in another rebrand to Spyker F1 Team in 2007. Spyker’s tenure was short-lived as well—lasting only one year—but did yield a single point in the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix.

Force India 2008-2018

In 2008, the team was sold again, this time to Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, who renamed it Force India. Under this new identity, the team began to find stability and competitiveness. Force India earned its first podium at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix and became a consistent midfield contender, often outperforming better-funded rivals. However, financial troubles returned in 2018, and the team was forced into administration.

Force India VJM06 2013

Racing point 2018-2020

That same year, a consortium of investors led by Canadian businessman Lawrence Stroll stepped in and bought the team’s assets. Because of legal and entry list restrictions, the team was rebranded mid-season as Racing Point Force India, and then fully as Racing Point in 2019. The team saw a resurgence, culminating in a race win by Sergio Pérez at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix.

Racing Point RP20 2020

Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team 2021-NOW

With Lawrence Stroll also becoming a major shareholder in Aston Martin Lagonda, the famous British carmaker made its official return to Formula 1 in 2021 through a rebranding of Racing Point into the Aston Martin Formula One Team. The rebrand came with increased investment, high ambitions, and the signing of four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel. Later, Fernando Alonso joined the team, signaling Aston Martin’s intent to challenge at the front.

Aston Martin AMR25 2025