McLaren To Bring Back Iconic Chrome Design for US GP

By Mohd Faisal Hakak On Oct 16, 2024

McLaren has joined the ranks of Formula 1 teams unveiling special liveries for the United States Grand Prix weekend, following Haas and Alpine’s earlier reveals. This trend of unique designs celebrates the significance of the Austin race and showcases the teams’ creativity and branding efforts in the American market.

The Papayas will debut a striking chrome livery at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, developed in collaboration with Google. This second iteration of their chrome-inspired design follows its initial appearance at Silverstone last year. Part of the “Chrome Shines Again” campaign, this livery pays homage to McLaren’s storied history while infusing it with a contemporary flair. It recalls the team’s successful era from 2006 to 2014, particularly celebrating Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 drivers’ championship.

Alongside the eye-catching chrome finish on Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s cars, the drivers will sport chrome details on their race suits throughout the event at the Circuit of The Americas.

McLaren enters the final six races of the season holding a 41-point advantage over Red Bull in the constructors’ standings. Meanwhile, Lando Norris trails Max Verstappen by 52 points as the competition for the drivers’ championship intensifies.

Alpine and Haas also reveal new liveries for COTA

Earlier, Alpine also unveiled a special livery for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, featuring a striking design that pays homage to the iconic character Indiana Jones, coinciding with the release of an upcoming video game.

Through a partnership with team sponsor Xbox, Alpine is promoting the upcoming release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, set to launch in Spring 2025. This collaboration features a vibrant ‘sunset orange’ color scheme and driver suits designed with elements inspired by the iconic franchise logo.

The car livery features a design that incorporates an ancient map alongside red travel routes reminiscent of the iconic film series, with the title of the game prominently displayed on the vehicle. Additionally, the driver suits showcase a world map adorned with golden notes, reflecting the adventurous spirit of the Indiana Jones franchise.

Meanwhile, the only American F1 team, Haas, also revealed its new livery inspired by the bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, ahead of the upcoming United States Grand Prix.

Both the VF-24 F1 car and the drivers’ suits will showcase the new bald eagle theme in Austin. This update highlights Haas’s improved performance this season, a stark contrast to last year’s struggles when they finished at the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship.

Mohd Faisal Hakak

Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.