From Williams' throwback livery to Ferrari's Niki Lauda tribute

As Formula 1 marks its milestones, teams have unveiled eye-catching one-off designs. McLaren honored their founder’s heritage with a 1966-inspired look. Williams paid homage to Atlassian’s founding on their car for the US GP in 2002. Ferrari marked Niki Lauda's win with them by revisiting his historic livery at Monza, showing white and retro driver numbers.

McLaren's 'Chrome memories' brought back the iconic silver finish for British GP 2023, leading to Norris’s first home race podium. Others like Red Bull dedicated a tribute to their old Honda era and with their renewed partnership in Monaco. The SF1000 livery was also revisited for the 1000th Grand Prix.

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Ferrari's Miami livery captures the spirit of past glories

Ferrari returned to the historic blue shades seen in the 1950s at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. The design, inspired by Alberto Ascari’s success with Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino, saw Leclerc land his third podium.

McLaren's Gulf partnership revival

For the 2021 Monaco GP, McLaren honored its past by bringing back the legendary blue and orange colors of Gulf Oil. Norris achieved P3 in the Principality after winning a rain-drenched Silverstone race two years prior.

The end of an era: Red Bull honors Honda

As Red Bull parted ways with their former power unit supplier, Honda received a special tribute at the 2021 Turkish GP. The livery mimicked Richie Ginther's RA272, paying homage to Honda’s Formula 1 successes in 1965.

Frequently Asked Questions

What teams have used one-off liveries recently?

Teams like McLaren, Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull, and others have celebrated important milestones by revisiting classic designs or honoring past feats. The British Grand Prix saw a tribute to the 1966 McLaren livery.

Are these liveries limited to just one race?

Most often yes, as teams use them for a single event to mark significant anniversaries or performances from their history.