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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