McLaren have turn out to be the primary F1 staff to disclose their new colour scheme for the 2024 season, albeit the Woking-based outfit unveiled the brand new livery on their 2023 F1 car.
The British outfit have caught with their conventional papaya, combining that with black and a contact of chrome to create a placing livery, albeit they’ve now ditched working blue as a part of their colour scheme.
The colour scheme options chrome components with each the brand of sponsor OKX and the motive force numbers showing in chrome colors, which was extra broadly carried by the staff from 2006 to 2014 earlier than making a return on the 2023 British Grand Prix with Google.
McLaren heads into the upcoming Formula 1 season with an unchanged driver line-up on the grid as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri purpose to proceed constructing on the robust momentum gained from the second half of final season, which noticed the staff report 9 podiums, one Sprint win and 4 Sprint podiums in addition to a world report pit cease time of 1.8 seconds.
Commenting on the brand new livery, Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, mentioned: “We’re delighted to launch our 2024 Formula 1 livery forward of the brand new season. The design seems superior, and I can’t wait to go racing and see it come to life on observe subsequent month.
“We didn’t begin 2023 as we needed however Andrea and the staff did a terrific job following the organisational restructure coming into motion, and the onerous work continues as we stock that wonderful momentum into the 2024 marketing campaign.
“I’m assured the thrilling pairing of Lando and Oscar will proceed to create extra mega reminiscences collectively after such a formidable second half of final yr which noticed the staff end fourth within the championship with 302 factors. These are all steps ahead from the yr earlier than as we proceed our mission to push and compete on the entrance of the grid.
“We’re looking forward to achieving our ambitions and with our valuable partners and fantastic fans on board, they will play an integral part in the journey this season. We’re grateful for their continued support and know they also share our passion for success.”
Andrea Stella will lead the staff for the second yr after being appointed Team Principal in December 2022. The Italian’s F1 Technical Executive Team is accomplished by new arrivals Rob Marshall, Technical Director, Engineering & Design and David Sanchez, Technical Director, Car Concept & Performance, who each joined McLaren Racing in January 2024.
Peter Prodromou continues as Technical Director, Aerodynamics with over 30 years of expertise in F1 and Neil Houldey helps within the function of Deputy Technical Director, Engineering and Design, after initially becoming a member of McLaren in 2006.
McLaren’s 2024 challenger, the MCL38, can be revealed on 14 February earlier than heading to pre-season testing on the Bahrain International Circuit on 21-23 February forward of the opening race of the season on the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix on 2 March.
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— McLaren (@McLarenF1) January 16, 2024
Speaking of the expectations, Stella mentioned: “After a busy and productive off season, we head into 2024 with our sights set on persevering with our journey in the direction of the entrance of the grid. Last yr allowed the staff to set a robust basis for the longer term via continued onerous work, dedication, effort and expertise.
“With our new infrastructure upgrades and other people in place, we should proceed to raise our requirements and incorporate excessive efficiency in every thing we do.
“The 2024 livery seems nice and I’m trying ahead to seeing our thrilling driver line-up of Lando and Oscar take the MCL38 to trace subsequent month.
“The help of our industrial companions and unbelievable followers will play an essential half as we proceed to stay united collectively as a staff all through the upcoming season. We nonetheless have a variety of work to do earlier than we hit the observe for the primary race in Bahrain, however we’re all centered on delivering towards our goals and beginning the season on the suitable footing.”
Speaking of the brand new livery, Norris mentioned: “I’m trying ahead to the brand new season forward, will probably be my sixth in Formula 1 and I’m hoping to hold the momentum we gained as a staff on the finish of final season to hit the bottom working in Bahrain. The new livery seems nice with the inclusion of segments from final yr’s enhancements, I’m certain the followers will find it irresistible as a lot as me.
“Everyone at the factory has worked incredibly hard in the off season, and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the 2024 car to challenge our competitors towards the front of the grid.”
Piastri commented: “The 2024 livery seems actually cool and I’m trying ahead to racing within the iconic colors of McLaren for a second season. I made some particular reminiscences with the staff in my rookie yr, securing two podiums and a Sprint win.
“I‘m going to work hard alongside the whole team to take those results into the start of the new season and compete well with our competitors to give the fans more memorable moments.”
