McLaren has presented a revised livery that will adorn its MCL60s at the upcoming Formula 1 grands prix in Monaco and Spain.
McLaren is commemorating its 60th anniversary through 2023 and at the next events it will mark its achievement of having won motorsport’s Triple Crown.
McLaren’s MCL60 will feature papaya as a nod to its maiden Indy500-winning M16C/D from 1974, while the ice white centre has been inspired by the MP4/2, with which McLaren claimed its first Monaco victory in 1984.
The front of the MCL60 is dressed in black in tribute to the F1 GTR that claimed victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995.
The revised MCL60 scheme will make its debut in Monaco this weekend and will continue to be used for the following round in Spain.
“Having achieved the greatest accomplishment in motorsport by completing the Triple Crown, we are
proud to celebrate the rich history of McLaren Racing with a special livery at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix,” said McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.
“In line with our 60th anniversary celebrations and honouring the legacy of Bruce McLaren, the unique livery pays homage to the three victories which form the Triple Crown accolade.”
It marks the second time in three years that McLaren has run a revised colour scheme at the Monaco Grand Prix.
It ran a Gulf-inspired livery at 2021’s running of the historic street event after a collaboration with its then partner.
“It’s a privilege to be involved in McLaren Racing’s 60th anniversary celebrations and to combine three iconic race winning McLaren liveries into one for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix is going to be a special moment for the whole team,” said Lando Norris.
“McLaren have an impressive record in Monte Carlo and on a personal level to have experienced a podium at the 2021 race was a huge honour. We’ll be racing hard in a great looking car to celebrate Bruce McLaren and the team’s amazing legacy.”
Oscar Piastri added:
“The Triple Crown livery looks incredible, and I can’t imagine a better way to experience my first Monaco Grand Prix as a Formula 1 Driver with McLaren Racing.
“Bruce McLaren was a winner in Monte Carlo in 1962 and the McLaren team have such rich history at the Monaco Grand Prix. I will feel incredibly proud lining up on the grid in the MCL60, carrying the same colours as the three Triple Crown winning race cars.”
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