First Look: McLaren unveils striking new livery for the F1 British Grand Prix

McLaren has unveiled a putting new livery impressed by the M2B for its dwelling race on the Components 1 British Grand Prix this weekend.

The Woking-based outfit has ditched its brilliant papaya colors for this weekend’s spherical at Silverstone in favour of a retro design impressed by its first-ever F1 automotive.

The McLaren M2B was the automotive the crew entered into its debut F1 season in 1966, pushed by founder Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon.

Although not its most profitable creation, the M2B was nonetheless a factors scorer in its first 12 months, with Bruce McLaren ending sixth on the British Grand Prix and fifth in the US.

The automotive was raced with two engines: a Ford 406 3.0 V8 and a Serenissima V8, although neither have been particularly quick or dependable.

The M2B was changed by the M4B for the 1967 season and was powered by a BRM V8.

To mark the sixtieth anniversary of McLaren’s debut season in F1 and its first factors on the British Grand Prix, the crew will race within the white and inexperienced colors of the M2B at Silverstone.

It marks the second particular livery McLaren has run this 12 months to rejoice a milestone, after it sported a revised color scheme in Monaco as a part of its one thousandth grand prix nod.

McLaren involves its dwelling grand prix at Silverstone third within the constructors’ desk behind Ferrari and Mercedes.

The 2026 marketing campaign has not been a straightforward one for the reigning drivers’ and groups’ champion, with it but to win a grand prix.

Lando Norris gained the dash in Miami, whereas second within the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix have been the spotlight of Sundays thus far for McLaren.

Final trip on the Austrian Grand Prix, Norris completed seventh, whereas Norris was fourth.

Norris gained the British Grand Prix final 12 months, main a crew 1-2 forward of team-mate Oscar Piastri.

“Our Silverstone livery is a celebration of the place we started and all the things we have now constructed since,” McLaren’s chief advertising officer, Louise McWen mentioned. 

“The McLaren M2B represents the beginning of a journey outlined by relentless innovation and a perception in chance, and this design brings that spirit to life. 

“Our partnership with Google Gemini is grounded in those self same ideas. 

“Collectively, we’re exploring how know-how can unlock new methods to innovate, iterate and push efficiency ahead, each on and off the monitor. This livery is a robust expression of that shared mindset, honouring our heritage whereas wanting firmly to the long run.”