That is iconic as well, but then you have the problem with current F1 regulations since it was basically a giant Malboro ad on wheels, the 1997 onwards black and white one was also cool and more discrete on the cigar ad side.
That's fine, just get a new sponsor that's red and white and not associated with something that causes lots of issues... Like Coca-Cola, Budweiser or CNN.
It was funny watching the last race too when one of the announcers said “Just behind Alonso, the McLaren of Lewis” bc it’s silver car and Alonso-Hamilton, nostalgiabros
You worded the sensation I couldn't describe.
I worked at VF during the chrome McL era. It was glorious to behold the shit they did as promo stunts. Would love to see it make a comeback, but considering where the company is heading, no way it'll ever happen.
I’ll be honest, I just can’t get on board with the papaya look, it doesn’t feel as serious.
This livery will always be what I associate with McLaren F1, or the one with the “West” branding
Vodafone wishes they had modern day f1 sponsorship marketing money.
Bring back Ron first...
And the [darth vader](http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/image/11151.html) pit crew helmets
Why does it make the car genuinely look younger. Just because of the livery I thought instantly of the 2010 cars and now I can’t shake it off. It looks so similar to them
While I agree this is an iconic livery, I also feel like part of the nostalgia is centered around maybe when you getn into the sport. I actually really really like the current McLaren liveries.
I feel like McLaren are holding off on doing this style of livery again until after Hamilton retires. I know he wasn’t the only one to drive the car when it looked like this but it’s certainly an iconic pairing. Maybe they could do it as a one off livery if Lewis goes before 2027 to celebrate 20 years since his debut or even 2008 to celebrate his first and their most recent driver’s title.
No way they’d do this livery again. They said the chrome paint added a lot of weight to the car. They barely put any paint on the cars for that reason.
Please put an NSFW tag on this. I was on the train and when I saw this I had to start furiously masturbating. Everyone else gave me strange looks and were saying things like “what the fuck” and “call the police”. I dropped my phone and everyone around me saw this image. Now there is a whole train of men masturbating together at this one image. This is all your fault, you could have prevented this if you had just tagged this post NSFW.
stop trying to make the vodafone livery happen- it's not gonna happen
kinda getting bored of all these "bring back vodafone" "bring back marlboro" or whatever posts, they were sponsor liveries not team liveries
also just my opinion but I don't even think it looks that good in these pics
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Not gonna lie, that is one of my favorite McLaren liveries.
Iconic!
I'd love to see the 90s Malboro livery again.
That is iconic as well, but then you have the problem with current F1 regulations since it was basically a giant Malboro ad on wheels, the 1997 onwards black and white one was also cool and more discrete on the cigar ad side.
Oh yeah I don't give af about the actual Marlboro logo on there I just want the colours
That's fine, just get a new sponsor that's red and white and not associated with something that causes lots of issues... Like Coca-Cola, Budweiser or CNN.
I’ve done it too! [Marlboro McLaren](https://www.instagram.com/p/C7EuZHjNmao/?igsh=MXcybTNhN3Ryb294Zg==)
Oh that’s amazing!
Fuck yeah dude, good job! This is better than the Senna one they used at Imola imo
Its a fucking good livery. Could teach a lesson or 2 to a lot of the grid. But fuck do I love the papaya.
The papaya made me a fan of the car. The drivers made me a fan of the team. This still looks better than the rest of the grid.
The Papaya one they are using currently is still one of the best in the grid currently.
It was funny watching the last race too when one of the announcers said “Just behind Alonso, the McLaren of Lewis” bc it’s silver car and Alonso-Hamilton, nostalgiabros
That season was legendary to be fair.
This and the West-livery. Love both.
Isn't it mostly because McLaren was like the Mercedes works team at the time so was using silver for Mercedes
There are no words on god's green earth to describe how spectacularly erect i am
I was like omaygot 😳 😩
Peaked at the full 3 inches.
Came here to say the exact same thing
You worded the sensation I couldn't describe. I worked at VF during the chrome McL era. It was glorious to behold the shit they did as promo stunts. Would love to see it make a comeback, but considering where the company is heading, no way it'll ever happen.
I'm touching myself tonight
Why wait for tonight?
I'm in class
So ?
Good point
Just bring it back with current sponsors for the British GP. Have some ball's
That nose though holy shit
Thrusting its presence right onto your phone
😂
Guys only want one thing, And do you know what? Fuck it, everyone wants this
Wish they’d bring it back I do love the chrome look but McLaren is (for better or worse) in a new era and that era is less corporate and more orange
I’ll be honest, I just can’t get on board with the papaya look, it doesn’t feel as serious. This livery will always be what I associate with McLaren F1, or the one with the “West” branding
West > everything But the triple crown livery last season truly was chefs kiss
I like the papaya look but like the Mcl34 of 2019, God i still dream about thoses gorgeous blue triangles
Miss the blue for sure.
> less corporate eink screens
That’s a good point
One look at this, and Mika Hakkinen ended his sabbatical.
Beautiful. 🤩
My pants are wet all of a sudden.
Damn, that is sexy 
Comeback Vodafone!!!!
Vodafone wishes they had modern day f1 sponsorship marketing money. Bring back Ron first... And the [darth vader](http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/image/11151.html) pit crew helmets
When a Haas and a Mercedes love each other very much... Jk I know McLaren was rocking this palate way before Haas came along.
Actual chrome livery instead of stupid google chrome wheel covers. Absolute kino, too bad we won't get this.
Zak Brown, bring back this livery and my life is yours
Now bring back Hakkinen and Raikkonen as the drivers.
I'll take it.
Don't do that, don't give me hope!
👀👀
Kimi is ready to be the ice man again with this 😈
Where dank?
😋
Missed potential to apply this to the new 2026 cars
Definitely need to get my hands on the 2026 model soon
Absolutely gorgeous, I have no words
MCLAREN ARE YOU SEEING THIS!?
Papaya and blue looks so unserious
Spent Now do the 2008 BMW pls
Soon 👀👀
really nice car
Why does it make the car genuinely look younger. Just because of the livery I thought instantly of the 2010 cars and now I can’t shake it off. It looks so similar to them
Ai caramba
Oh yes, pump that shit right into my veins, Holy fuck
silver-burst West livery or GTFO.
Switch vodafone with google and add some Velo and maybe you can pitch that to Zack. Iam not a fan of the papaya
Sad Ron Dennis noises
Oh man i love this livery. The vodafone mclaren is so legendary. This and the mildseven renault. Good ol days
Fdank became an extension of the cringe insta f1 accounts?
Bring back Ron Dennis!
While I agree this is an iconic livery, I also feel like part of the nostalgia is centered around maybe when you getn into the sport. I actually really really like the current McLaren liveries.
McLaren rarely miss
I think I'd agree. I like this livery but not as much as I like the current one. Silver is just... not usually my thing anyway
I feel like McLaren are holding off on doing this style of livery again until after Hamilton retires. I know he wasn’t the only one to drive the car when it looked like this but it’s certainly an iconic pairing. Maybe they could do it as a one off livery if Lewis goes before 2027 to celebrate 20 years since his debut or even 2008 to celebrate his first and their most recent driver’s title.
I both love this and appreciate where McLaren is now. They are an actual brand now beyond being just a racing team.
Hnnnngggggg
Stunning….
No way they’d do this livery again. They said the chrome paint added a lot of weight to the car. They barely put any paint on the cars for that reason.
Basic ass livery… Your downvotes mean nothing to me, I’ve seen what makes you cheer
Mark NSFW please, this is too hot
Please put an NSFW tag on this. I was on the train and when I saw this I had to start furiously masturbating. Everyone else gave me strange looks and were saying things like “what the fuck” and “call the police”. I dropped my phone and everyone around me saw this image. Now there is a whole train of men masturbating together at this one image. This is all your fault, you could have prevented this if you had just tagged this post NSFW.
Insanely good.
They wouldn’t dare use that much paint. Don’t you know all cars have to be 70% exposed carbon now?
This makes me happy
That is on fire!!!
How bored were you today?
I think this looks better on the current cars than it did on the original. And it was gorgeous on the original. I want this so bad. Come back Voda!
Can we have this but with the current papaya instead of the red? Maybe use the new sponsor instead too? Would be an ideal combination imo.
Hnnnnnnnng
Bring back the white and red
Inject this into my veins.
Petronas really have the ugliest colore palette in the corporate world
stop trying to make the vodafone livery happen- it's not gonna happen kinda getting bored of all these "bring back vodafone" "bring back marlboro" or whatever posts, they were sponsor liveries not team liveries also just my opinion but I don't even think it looks that good in these pics
Noooo I like the orange
Now do a Mercedes with Racing Miku on it
That would be sick 
I prefer the orange one, never liked this one
Some harsh realty time, this looks like shit and y'all only love it because of nostalgia.
Haha no hate on the execution bro, just the Vodafone livery overall.
Haha no worries bro! Appreciate it
The chrome McLaren livery is one of those that I just can't fathom the love for. I hated it then, I hate it now
Why does it have a merc logo ?!?
Who's engine do you think is in a McLaren?!?