McLaren reveals special 'Legends Reborn' livery for Singapore GP

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McLaren and the outfit’s primary partner OKX, a leading onchain technology company, have revealed a special livery celebrating the F1 team's heritage that will be carried by its pair of MCL38 cars this weekend in Singapore.

The ‘Legend Reborn’ design celebrates McLaren’s iconic MP4 era, which ran from 1981 to 1996, with a scheme that combines the famous period livery with the Woking-based outfit’s signature papaya.

But the livery also honours the McLaren legends – including the likes of Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Niki Lauda – that drove and helped create the iconic history of the MP4 lineage, with the names of 13 iconic drivers from the era integrated into the livery on the cockpit.

“It is fantastic to bring back our third bespoke livery in Singapore with OKX,” commented Louise McEwen, Chief Marketing officer, McLaren Racing.

“Legend Reborn is a great way to celebrate and honour our iconic history, in a way that unites fans old and new.

“Following on from this year’s Senna campaign, this livery further embodies our partnership with OKX as we continue to deliver unique story telling campaigns for McLaren fans and OKX customers globally.”

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.