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McLaren Unveils Fan-Created Livery for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Takeover

Nine superfans co-created the papaya-inspired design through VELO’s ‘Live Your Fandom’ campaign.

Overview

  • The one-off livery was revealed at a private launch event in Abu Dhabi and will be used throughout the season-ending race weekend.
  • Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will race MCL39 cars in the special scheme as part of a team-wide activation spanning driver suits, garage walls and paddock screens.
  • Nine supporters selected by McLaren and VELO collaborated at the McLaren Technology Centre in August, contributing icons and phrases drawn from their own memories of the team.
  • The design features bright blues, yellows and oranges with fan-written references to milestones, building on McLaren’s modern papaya identity.
  • McLaren and VELO describe the project as a thank-you to the global fan community, launching as the team heads into the Abu Dhabi finale with both drivers still in title contention.