SportsAugust 22, 2026
livery
LY-vuh-ree
Definition
The specific paint scheme, colors, and branding applied to a vehicle to identify a racing team or sponsor.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'livree,' meaning 'a delivery' or 'a thing delivered,' originally referring to the allowance of food or clothing given to servants; it evolved in English to denote a distinctive uniform or identifying design worn or displayed by those belonging to a specific group.
In the news
Badoer's racing team changed the car's livery to reduce its weight, which helped him improve his speed and race results later in the season.
F3’s Badoer on his renaissance at Rodin: ‘I found a very good environment’
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