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McLaren faces backlash over special livery for Monaco GP

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

McLaren faces backlash over special livery for Monaco GP
Summary

McLaren unveiled a special livery for their 1,000th Grand Prix at the Monaco GP on June 1, 2026. The anticipated design, intended to celebrate the milestone, disappointed fans and sparked outrage online. Instead of the expected chrome finish, the livery features a dark carbon fiber aesthetic with excessive sponsorship logos. Many fans expressed their dissatisfaction, comparing the new look to the troubled 2017 McLaren-Honda car. The reaction highlights the challenges faced by the team's design team amid modern F1 regulations on weight-saving materials.

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  • •McLaren marks 1,000th Grand Prix at Monaco GP on June 1, 2026.
  • •New livery design features dark carbon fiber and multiple sponsor logos.
  • •Fans express disappointment, fearing a repeat of the 2017 car failures.
  • •Online backlash reveals strong emotional ties to the team's historical design.
  • •McLaren's approach reflects modern F1 weight-saving complexities.
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  • 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking News: McLaren Sparks Furious Fan Backlash After Dropping Carbon-Heavy Special Livery
What they're saying
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If you were counting down the days hoping to see McLaren resurrect their iconic mid-2000s chrome masterpiece for the jewel of the calendar, you might want to shield your eyes. The internet is officially in a state of absolute meltdown…

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