First pictures: Midland's livery for 2006.

The Midland Group has unveiled their livery for the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship, when the Jordan name will be replaced by MF1 Racing.

Speaking following the official registration of the team, MF1 Racing managing director, Colin Kolles was quite to point out its significance.

"November 15, 2005, is a very important day for Midland, as it marks our official entrance into the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship," said Kolles. "As a new team, the challenge was to find the best way to graphically define our identity in the public's perception. It was a difficult exercise, but fascinating and rewarding at the same time. I think Rob Taylor, our in house product designer, has done an excellent job with the livery, which is powerful and distinct from any other on the grid.

"The logo is also a striking concept created by two young Italian design students from the Istituto Europeo de Design and it was great to have been able to give them this opportunity to express themselves."

The aim of the livery, a combination of white, silver grey and red, is to create a 'unique identity' for the team, as they leave behind the Jordan legacy.

"This classy, dynamic livery will adorn the MF1-Toyota M16 for the 2006 season and will also be used during the pre-season test programme, beginning in Jerez, Spain, in early December," added a team statement.