Even if you're not a die-hard F1 fan, you'll notice something different about the McLarens at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. The team has temporarily ditched its usual papaya and black livery for a vibrant yellow, green and blue colour scheme. But don't get too attached - Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will be back in their traditional colours for next month's Canadian Grand Prix.
This one-off change is a tribute to one of the sport's greatest-ever drivers, the legendary Ayrton Senna, who clinched victory in the principality a record six times. The tribute coincides with the 30th anniversary of the great Brazilian's tragic death in a crash at Imola on May 1, 1994. Senna remains McLaren's most successful driver, securing all three of his world titles with the team in 1988, 1990 and 1991.
He also achieved 35 of his 41 Grand Prix wins with the Woking-based squad. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in agreement on Monaco Max Verstappen fight Sebastian Vettel fights back tears after special Ayrton Senna tribute at Imola In 1994, he moved to Williams, only to tragically lose his life while leading the San Marino Grand Prix. That weekend is considered the darkest weekend in the sport's history, as Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger also lost his life during qualifying the day before.
The tribute to Senna is particularly fitting this weekend given his dominance on the iconic street circuit. In addition to his six victories, including five consecutive wins between 1988 and 1993, he al.