Internet unanimously overwhelmed by McLaren livery: Here are the best reactions!

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20:17, 16 May 2021

The world of Formula 1 was shaken up for a moment tonight by the unveiling of the retro Gulf-McLaren that the team will use during the Grand Prix weekend in Monaco. The internet reaction was almost unanimously positive and even asked if this livery could stay for the whole season. Here are the best reactions in a row!

"I had to"

This McLaren fan couldn't help but immediately change the background.

Kuba Balcerski

@Friutfulmonk58

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Had to do this 😅 Looks absolutely stunning 😍 #GulfXMcLaren

5:58 PM · May 16, 2021

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"Can this one please stay"

Trace

@traceghodges

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Can the #GulfXMcLaren livery stay permanently please

5:56 PM · May 16, 2021

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10 Out of 10

The Brothers Hunt

@huntbrothersF1

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Genuinely think this is an ACTUAL 10/10 There's only 3 or 4 liveries on that level #McLaren #GulfXMclaren #SkyF1

Sky Sports F1

@SkySportsF1

Rate @McLarenF1's special #MonacoGP livery out of 🔟! (Hint: It's a 10) #SkyF1 | #F1

5:42 PM · May 16, 2021

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"Can you be in love with a car?"

AmyMcLarenF1 🖤

@amyyhiltonn

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Can you be in love with a car?! Asking for myself... @McLarenF1 #GulfXMcLaren

5:31 PM · May 16, 2021

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Speechless

Karl Hills

@KarlHills2

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Wow. Just.. wow. #GulfXMcLaren

McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team

@McLarenF1

Two historic racing brands. One spectacular livery design for Monaco. McLaren will celebrate its historic partnership with @GulfOilIntl by racing in a one-off Gulf livery across the #MonacoGP weekend. #GulfXMcLaren

5:08 PM · May 16, 2021

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chloe grace

@ChloHickman1

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@McLarenF1 #GulfXMcLaren

6:12 PM · May 16, 2021

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White and orange as far as the eye can see

Sukhu keswani

@sukhu_keswani

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My timeline is now all white and orange . #MonacoGP #GulfXMclaren

6:04 PM · May 16, 2021

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Internet unanimously overwhelmed by McLaren livery: Here are the best reactions!

"I had to"

"Can this one please stay"

10 Out of 10

"Can you be in love with a car?"

Praise continues

Speechless

Unanimous

White and orange as far as the eye can see

Don’t miss GPblog in Google

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'Max Verstappen's Red Bull F1 exit will make his legacy'

Hamilton warns against singing "Three Lions": "Only do it then!"

"Very inconsiderate of you": Verstappen's teammate jokes about 24h of Spa absence

Audi keeps knocking on the door: 'We need to capitalise on our performance'

Verstappen predicts the result of the Netherlands vs Sweden World Cup match

Bagnaia defeats Ogura and Marquez to claim memorable sprint win in Brno

F1 Today | Hamilton warns English fans, Ferrari tipped to shine in Austria as well

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