McLaren brought joy to the Formula 1 community when they presented their special Gulf livery at the Monaco Grand Prix. For the last race in Abu Dhabi, they drove a one-off livery again, as they have teamed up with Vuse.
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However, McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that while he appreciates the fans’ love for the paintwork, he doesn’t think such isolated cases will be common.
Zak Brown talks about future one-off liveries for McLaren
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There’s no doubt that special paint jobs can make things exciting during a Grand Prix weekend. The team from Woking did it twice this year; once at the Monaco Grand Prix and once at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
As quoted by GPBlog, Brown said, “The response from the fans has been great. I think on a very limited basis like we did is the right balance. I think we want to keep our identity but make a special paint job special because if you do it all the time it loses its specialty. This was sponsored, just like Gulf. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always sponsored. I think there is some liveliness and it brings great messages. “
Two historic racing brands. A spectacular design for Monaco.
McLaren will celebrate its historic partnership with @GulfOilIntl by racing in a one-of-a-kind Gulf livery on # MonacoGP weekend. #GulfXMcLaren
– McLaren (@ McLarenF1) May 16, 2021
“In this case it was an artist from this area, so a great opportunity to draw attention to various topics. Then of course our fans are happy to support us so you can see lots of Gulf hats and shirts walking around, so it’s great for fan engagement. Everyone voted thumbs up, so to speak, with their enthusiasm for it. “
“It’s something we want to do and we will continue to do, but not on a high-frequency basis because then, in my opinion, you lose your own identity and it loses its distinctiveness,” Brown concluded.
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How have Norris and Ricciardo done this season?
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The 2021 season was arguably the best for Lando Norris. Last year he managed only one podium. But in 2021 the 22-year-old had four podiums and one pole position in his luggage. In the drivers’ championship he was sixth with 160 points.
Formula 1 F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 14, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris at the start of the REUTERS / Ricardo Moraes race
Daniel Ricciardo had a disappointing season, but the highlight of his first year at McLaren was his win at Monza. The Australian finished the season with 115 points in eighth place in the table.
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What are your predictions for the duo in 2022? Let us know in the comments below.
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