Senna honored by McLaren in Monaco

Removed from FW44 Williams At the start of the season, the Ayrton Senna logo will once again be present on the grid. The Brazilian legend will indeed be honored by McLaren starting in Monaco this weekend and for the rest of the Grands Prix this year. On their MCL36, Lando Norris et Daniel Ricciardo will indeed display the logo of the triple world champion with the English team thanks to a sticker affixed to the base of their halo.

« From the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix, the McLaren MCL36 will feature the Senna logo, marking our commitment to celebrating its heritage, underlines Zak Brown, CEO. I can't imagine a better race than the Monaco Grand Prix to begin the recognition of Ayrton's life ».

The “Senna” logo appears on the base of the McLaren halo. ©McLaren

Indeed, the choice of McLaren is not trivial. On the Rock, Ayrton Senna was right at home. In ten participations in the Monaco Grand Prix, the Brazilian has signed 5 pole positions and above all 6 victories, unheard of in the history of the Monegasque event.

« Having won the Grand Prix six times, more than any other driver, Ayrton has proven that his skills and abilities behind the wheel of a car of F1 could rarely be equaled, continues Zak Brown, happy to be able to pay tribute to the company's former pilot. This addition (the logo) to our racing cars will be permanent and has been added with the support of the Senna family. It will serve as a constant reminder of Ayrton Senna's sensational talent to us, as a team, and to all our fans around the world. Ayrton Senna is, and will forever be, a McLaren legend. His performances with McLaren, which saw him win three drivers' titles, made him one of Formula 1's greatest drivers. ".

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