McLaren debuts a commemorative booklet this weekend on Grande Prêmio of Mônaco. The British team marks its 1000th Grande Prêmio in the Fórmula 1 with a unique design in the MCL40. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri drive the car in papaya metallic and anthracite colors.
The street layout of Principado welcomes the team for the second time in history as the stage for an important milestone. McLaren chose the exact location where it made its debut in the category in 1966 with Bruce McLaren’s M2B.
Livrea features historical references throughout the body
The new look maintains the team’s identity, but adds elements that tell the story of six decades. Detalhes spread across the bodywork reminds us of the first participation, the victories, the drivers’ and constructors’ titles, the Triple Crown and the world record for the fastest pit stop.
The central message of the livrea reinforces the team’s resilience. “McLaren never gives up” appears as the main theme. The painting combines traditional papaya with anthracite tones to create a premium and elegant effect.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri also wear special jumpsuits that follow the same visual concept as MCL40. The design will be repeated at the Espanha GP, which takes place a week later.
McLaren is the second team to reach 1,000 GPs
Ferrari was the first team to reach the 1000 Grandes Prêmios mark. McLaren becomes the second team to reach the round number. Williams appears in third place, with 863 participations so far.
The English team has accumulated 203 race victories, 561 podiums and 177 pole positions. McLaren drivers have won 13 world titles, with the most recent from Norris last season. The team also has ten constructors’ trophies, including those for 2024 and 2025.
- Primeira race: Mônaco, 1966, with Bruce McLaren in M2B
- Vitórias: 203
- Pódios: 561
- Poles: 177
- Títulos of pilots: 13
- Títulos of constructors: 10
Celebração on Thursday brings together historic cars
McLaren is preparing a special moment for Thursday, the day before free practice. The original M2B, now owned by Richard Mille, will be positioned on the starting grid next to the current MCL40.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, Andrea Stella, main team, and drivers Norris and Piastri take part in the tribute. Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Fórmula 1, will also be present along with all living GP winners who have raced for the team.
Zak Brown highlighted the importance of the moment. Ele mentioned the opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of the team. The executive recalled that McLaren has always shown determination, even in difficult periods.
Debute in Mônaco reinforces milestone symbolism
The choice of Mônaco for the celebration gains even more weight because of the story. Foi exactly on the Principado street circuit that McLaren began its journey in Fórmula 1 60 years ago. The team has grown from a small British operation to a current powerhouse on the grid.
The MCL40 maintains the team’s competitive performance, which is seeking its third consecutive constructors’ title. Norris and Piastri form one of the strongest duos in the championship.
The weekend at Mônaco mixes historic celebration with the fight for points on one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar. McLaren arrives at Principado with high morale following recent good results.