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McLaren has revealed the special livery it will use to celebrate its 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix across Monaco and Barcelona
McLaren has unveiled a special livery for their 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix at Monaco and Barcelona, featuring metallic papaya and ‘anthracite’ colors on the MCL40 driven by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The team’s celebration also pays homage to their first grand prix in Monaco in 1966 piloted by founder Bruce McLaren in the M2B. A special commemoration in Monaco will see the M2B and MCL40 together on the grid, joined by past grand prix winners and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Despite schedule changes, Monaco will be McLaren’s 999th start, with Barcelona marking the official 1000th start one week later. The drivers will sport special overalls throughout both race weekends to honor this significant milestone for McLaren as they join Ferrari as the only teams to achieve 1000 grand prix starts while boasting an impressive record of 203 wins and 13 drivers’ championships along with 10 constructors’ titles.
