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Peek Into the Process Behind DissEmbargo’s F1 2026 Titles

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Dissembargo co-founder/directors Sam Humphries and Sebastian Helene just dropped us the process reel for their high-octane and high-stakes design and motion work on the 2026 F1 season title sequence.

Sam Humphries and Sebastian Helene: “This year F1 briefed us on a new visual approach. They wanted it to feel premium and clean, and for us to focus on the idea of ‘change’.

“The other key creative focus was showcasing the new car not just as a machine, but as a feat of engineering and innovation.”

“Why change? With new regulations and technologies introduced for 2026 it set the stage for a season of transformation, the titles would mirror that in a visually interpretive way.

For viewers, the drivers are clearly the standout element of the opening titles. We devoted careful attention and consideration to how they were incorporated into the 3D environments.

“The other key creative focus was showcasing the new car not just as a machine, but as a feat of engineering and innovation, weaving it between driver moments to give it a strong narrative presence.”

Images

A dramatic, low-angle front view of a modern Formula 1 car from the F1 2026 Opening Titles Process Reel by DissEmbargo, mostly in shadow, highlighting its aerodynamic nose, front wing, and sleek curves against a dark background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

A futuristic silver Formula 1 car speeds along a twisting, elevated track in a sleek, minimalistic environment, evoking the style of the F1 2026 Opening Titles Process Reel by DissEmbargo. A figure in a racing suit walks in the background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Lewis Hamilton, in a red Ferrari racing suit, stands confidently before overlapping images of himself, with his name boldly displayed—symbolizing his pursuit of more F1 2026 titles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

A sleek black and red Formula 1 car in a wind tunnel, with white airflow lines illustrating aerodynamics over its body against a dark background—a concept inspired by the F1 2026 Opening Titles Process Reel by DissEmbargo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

A person stands in front of a large, illuminated Formula 1 logo, glowing red and black in a dark, dramatic setting. The futuristic atmosphere hints at the transformative process leading to F1 2026. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Credits

Client: F1

Production: DissEmbargo
Director: DissEmbargo

Stephen Price

Stephen is the co-founder/CD of Stash Media Inc. and the executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection.
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Category: 3D Style, CG, Featured, Motion Design, Titles · Tags: DissEmbargo, F1