McLaren adorns Bustamante in papaya glory for F1 Academy

McLaren Racing has unveiled a fresh livery set to grace Bianca Bustamante's F1 Academy race car throughout the 2024 season.

Hailing from the Philippines at 19 years old, Bustamante made history in October 2023 as the inaugural female driver welcomed into the McLaren Driver Development program.

Not only is Bianca a trailblazer in that regard, but she’s poised to make further waves as the first driver representing McLaren in the F1 Academy series, aligning with ART Grand Prix for the upcoming 2024 season.

The new, eye-catching livery, dominated by a vibrant blend of papaya and black elements, pays homage to McLaren's storied heritage.

Drawing inspiration from Bruce McLaren's legendary 1967 championship-winning M6A Can-Am, the design is a vivid nod to the team's illustrious past.