Doritos Is Putting Two Flavors Head-to-Head for Its New F1 Chips
Choosing a bag of Doritos usually involves making one important decision: which flavor?
Apparently, Doritos has decided we shouldn't have to pick just one. The new Doritos F1 Head2Head chips are putting two flavors into the same bag, pairing the familiar Late Night Loaded Taco with an entirely new Chimichurri Lime flavor.
The limited-edition release is part of Doritos' growing partnership with Formula 1. And, if you've ever stood in the chip aisle debating between two bags, this seems like a perfectly reasonable solution.
Two Doritos Flavors Are Sharing One Bag
Longtime Doritos fans may recognize the idea. The brand has previously released "Collisions" bags that combine two different flavors.
This time, the concept has been renamed F1 Head2Head to tie into Doritos' new Formula 1 partnership. Inside each bag, Loaded Taco Doritos will mingle with Chimichurri Lime Doritos. Loaded Taco Doritos have all the familiar flavors of seasoned beef, Cheddar cheese, tomato, and sour cream. Chimichurri Lime Doritos are a completely new Doritos flavor, bringing peppers, garlic, and lime into the mix.
There's a catch, though, if Chimichurri Lime sounds like your winner. For now, the new flavor is exclusive to the Head2Head bags. So, you'll have to take a few Loaded Taco chips along for the ride if you want to try it.
Why Is Formula 1 on a Bag of Doritos?
There's more happening here than some racing-themed packaging. Doritos became the Official Savory Snack Partner of Formula 1 as part of a global PepsiCo partnership. It also started partnering with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team in the 2026 season.
The brand has been leaning into that relationship throughout the year. Its "Taste the Thrill" campaign includes Formula 1 content and Doritos Loaded food experiences at more than 15 races around the world.
Gordon Ramsay has even joined the party, creating Doritos Loaded recipes as part of the F1 campaign.
Grab Your Formula 1 Snacks While You Can
The new Doritos F1 Head2Head chips will start hitting shelves in the U.S. on August 17, 2026. They'll be available in 9-ounce and 2.6-ounce bags, featuring special Formula 1 packaging. But they're only sticking around for a limited time.
The real question may be which chip disappears from the bag first. Loaded Taco already has its fans, but the brand-new Chimichurri Lime may give it some competition.
For now, you won't have to pick your favorite before you get to the checkout line. At least, not while these bags are around.
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