McLaren delivers special 1000th Grand Prix livery for Monaco

In 2024, McLaren used a livery paying tribute to Ayrton Senna, while last year the team unveiled a Riviera-inspired design for the Monaco weekend. This year, the MCL40 will once again feature a different look in Monte Carlo. Originally, McLaren's 1,000th Grand Prix was set to take place in Miami; however, following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the milestone will now be reached in Monaco.

The new livery symbolizes the message that 'McLaren Never Quits', the team explained. Zak Brown, the CEO of the Woking-based team said: "Lining up on the grid to race McLaren’s 1000th Grand Prix in Monaco this year provides a perfect opportunity to recognise our rich history in motorsport. We’re only the second team to reach this incredible milestone, so what better moment to reflect on our past, our present and our future.

The defending world champion, Lando Norris added: "It’s a very special weekend for us as we celebrate such an incredible milestone. The livery looks fantastic, and where better to celebrate this than at one of the most iconic races on the calendar and the location ofthe team’s first Grand Prix. To have played my small part in McLaren’s incredible history is something I am very proud of. McLaren is a team I looked up to when I was younger and it’s an honour to represent the men and women that make up this team for its 1000th GP."

His teammate, Oscar Piastri said: "I am excited to hit the track in this very special livery. 1000 Grands Prix is a huge achievement for the team, and it is a privilege to be out there representing McLaren for the occasion. The car looks mega, and it feels fitting that this celebration has lined up to be where the team first raced in the Championship, 60 years ago. We’ll do what we can to push hard and in the aim of bringing home some silverware this weekend to commemorate the moment. Here’s to 1000 - I look forward to racing for McLaren for many more."

Lou McEwan, the team's Chief Marketing Officer concluded: "It’s incredibly special to be celebrating McLaren Racing’s 1000th race at Monaco. There were never any guarantees to get here - and this new livery recognises the challenges, the resilience, and spirit that defines us as a team: McLaren Never Quits. Bringing fans into our story of the past sixty years, has been a big part of the build-up to this moment, with our biggest ever fan activation, McLaren Racing Live: Miami, and special collections from our partners, all helping us reflect on and celebrate this journey. The 1000th livery too has lots of nods to our history for Papaya fans to look out for, from world record-breaking pit stops, to nods to our founder Bruce McLaren. We’re extremely proud to share this moment and already looking forward to our next chapter."