“Who let a toddler design their livery again”- F1 Twitter ridicule McLaren’s throwback Chrome livery for British GP

In a stunning tribute to their glorious history, McLaren unveiled a mesmerizing chrome livery ahead of the British Grand Prix in collaboration with Google’s web browser, Chrome. While the team desired more chrome, they faced limitations set by the FIA and performance concerns due to weight. Nonetheless, they aimed to retain elements of their iconic papaya identity. This has now sparked a debate among the F1 Twitterati regarding their new livery.

To celebrate their 60th anniversary, McLaren chose the British Grand Prix as the perfect stage for reviving their chrome livery, reminiscent of Lewis Hamilton‘s golden era. The team had previously sported a chrome/silver design in early 2015 before transitioning to black later that year.

In 2017, McLaren embraced the vibrant papaya hue, which has become its signature color. The new Chrome livery cleverly pays homage to their sponsor, Google, with a nod to its browser, Chrome. Prior to the British Grand Prix, McLaren generated excitement by changing their profile picture to a chrome-themed logo and releasing a captivating short film featuring Lando Norris‘ discovery.

With heightened anticipation, McLaren arrived in Austria with significant upgrades ahead of schedule, delivering a strong performance. Lando Norris achieved a commendable fourth-place finish, marking the team’s best result of the season. Looking ahead to Silverstone, McLaren plans to introduce further upgrades to their second car, thrilling driver Oscar Piastri after facing challenges in Austria.

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The F1 Twitter family were gutted with the livery not living upto the expectations

However, the new chrome livery has garnered mixed reactions from Tweetizens. Amidst the hype generated by the papaya-clad team, some fans expressed disappointment at the limited presence of chrome, as the dominant papaya color remained intact. This special livery follows their earlier tribute at the Monaco GP, where McLaren paid homage to their Triple Crown achievements.

Twitter users wasted no time in voicing their opinions, flooding the platform with a range of reactions. While the majority expressed discontent, others celebrated the nostalgia and applauded McLaren’s efforts to honor their rich racing heritage. Many have mocked the hint of orange that the car still had and wanted them to replace it with the nostalgic red colour.

In summary, McLaren’s new chrome livery for the British Grand Prix has ignited a whirlwind of emotions on Twitter. With varying sentiments and opinions, fans have passionately expressed their thoughts and kept the Twitter community buzzing. As the F1 circus heads to its birthplace for this weekend, the fans will eagerly wait to see how their upgraded car with the special Chrome livery performs on their home track. 

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