MOTORSPORT
McLaren goes retro for Monaco GP
Special colours inspired by Gulf-liveried Porsche 917 in the 1971 movie ‘Le Mans’
17 May 2021 - 12:37
Woking, UK — McLaren’s cars, drivers and team will sport a retro look for the return of Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix this week with a special one-off livery in the colours of sponsor Gulf Oil International.
The combination of orange stripe and powder blue has a particular resonance for motorsport fans, with Hollywood actor Steve McQueen famously racing a Gulf-liveried Porsche 917 in the 1971 movie 'Le Mans'...
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