2021 F1 Discussions

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I know it's now Tuesday, but I heard that Mercedes are still trying to get that wheel off Bottas' car! 馃榿
 
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I know it's now Tuesday, but I heard that Mercedes are still trying to get that wheel off Bottas' car! 馃榿
They have almost succeeded... they have asked for help from outside 馃う

 
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Lovely race today! Happy for Max, Carlos and Lando.

That Gulf livery McLaren is incredible. Really enjoyed seeing Max wear the new Monaco Chronograph.
Agreed, I tried to buy a hat and they were sold out.
 
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I just tried that Carrera on yesterday, Monaco GP Sunday.
woah, that looks awesome. Love the rose gold indices
 
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People still bangin on about the Gulf livery.... don't they understand how F1 works? If Gulf want that on the car they need to pay a lot more $$$$
 
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People still bangin on about the Gulf livery.... don't they understand how F1 works? If Gulf want that on the car they need to pay a lot more $$$$
I am sure @Mspeedster can sponsor this cause, perhaps also setup a Kickstarter to collect funds 馃槑
 
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People still bangin on about the Gulf livery.... don't they understand how F1 works? If Gulf want that on the car they need to pay a lot more $$$$
The car already uses a Gulf themed livery, but it's historical to the colors of the original Bruce McLaren x Gulf race cars. That's why the team uses it as opposed to livery made famous by the JWA race cars, first with the Ford GT40 and then with Porsche.

I am sure @Mspeedster can sponsor this cause, perhaps also setup a Kickstarter to collect funds 馃槑
I need that for myself, just in case the mystery Le Mans Monaco is indeed Gulf themed. 馃槈
 
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The car already uses a Gulf themed livery, but it's historical to the colors of the original Bruce McLaren x Gulf race cars. That's why the team uses it as opposed to livery made famous by the JWA race cars, first with the Ford GT40 and then with Porsche.

Which is obviously 100% effective as I didn't even notice.... what a waste of money. Does it even say GULF on the car? I can't see it. Or am I totally blind?
 
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Which is obviously 100% effective as I didn't even notice.... what a waste of money. Does it even say GULF on the car? I can't see it. Or am I totally blind?
LOL. Yes, Gulf has sponsored McLaren since last year. But the logo can get lost on their normal livery, so I don't blame you for missing it. I guess they expect when people see the papaya (McLaren's) orange and blue they'll know it's Gulf. Apparently not! 馃檮


The Gulf x McLaren partnership is more evident on the pit crew.
 
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People get hypnotized by the superb SPLUNK logo, it steals the show obviously
 
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Here's a few shots of the original McLaren x Gulf race cars
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Also, many will remember the Gulf livery on the McLaren-F1 GTR.
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Also, many will remember the Gulf livery on the McLaren-F1 GTR.
I think I might like the right one with darker blue best of those two

Also, I think the color scheme of the current McLarens looks really good actually
 
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Hot dang it, the urge for the Titan did not get calmer after watching that video
 
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LOL. Yes, Gulf has sponsored McLaren since last year. But the logo can get lost on their normal livery, so I don't blame you for missing it. I guess they expect when people see the papaya (McLaren's) orange and blue they'll know it's Gulf. Apparently not! 馃檮


The Gulf x McLaren partnership is more evident on the pit crew.

I think because the McLaren was orange anyway, and that blue doesn't scream Gulf to me at all...