Seats of Speed, Formula 1 Moquettes

11 Teams. 11 Patterns. One Grid.

2026

As apart of my 'Great British Race' personal portfolio project, I wanted to bring Formula 1 into an unexpected part of British culture. Taking inspiration from the iconic London Undergrounds' moquette, I reimagined the upholstery for each team on the current F1 grid, creating eleven bespoke patterns as though they were commissioned for a special race weekend promotional activation across the London Underground.

THE INSPIRATION

Inspired by the iconic moquette fabrics of the London Underground, Seats of Speed reimagines the visual identities of Formula 1 through the art of pattern and textile design. Public transport in London sports some of the most recognisable iconic moquette, with public transport users knowing which trainline they are on purely from the patterned fabric of the seats.

Taking inspiration from the bold colours, distinctive shapes and playful geometry of Underground upholstery, I set out to create a collection that brings together two different icons of British culture; TFL and The Silverstone GP.

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THE GRID

Every Formula 1 team has its own visual identity, from iconic colour palettes to instantly recognisable branding. Using these are starting points, I developed an individual moquette pattern for each team, translating their personalities into geometric designs.

The result is a collection of eleven unique fabrics patterns that bring the identity of the grid into an unexpected setting.