Almost everyone will agree that one of the most beautiful liveries of recent years, in Formula 1, was precisely the one that the iconic brand Gulf Oil, and McLaren brought to the track in 2021 in Monaco. Powder blue and orange is a combination appreciated and recognized by racing enthusiasts, which immediately recalls the famous American oil company. There are several brands and major teams in each category that have dressed in these colors in recent decades, from Ford, Porsche, Audi, McLaren, Nissan, Aston Martin. La McLaren has a strong and successful racing history with Gulf, and two brands resumed their relationship in July 2020 when the team announced the return of the brand as an official strategic partner, in F1.
The contract between McLaren and Gulf expires at the end of 2022 and, not having foreseen a renewal, the oil company started looking for another partner so as not to lose its place in F1. The same company on Twitter spoke of a big announcement, hinting that he has found a new partner to continue the adventure in F1. Da RacingNews365 rumors have arrived about the new team he will support.
All ready for the partnership with Williams
The “big news to come” would concern a team that in its line-up will see the debut of an American driver, Logan Sargeant. La Williams he didn't have a great season, perhaps also due to the new regulation that has linked it to the fate of the Mercedes project. Not being able to indulge in numerous developments, however, the team remained in the lower part of the standings, with a few exceptions set up by Alexander Albon.
Nicholas Latifi's farewell deprived the team of an important part of the sponsors. A clue about Gulf's arrival is provided by the new acquisition of the team's Academy, Franco Colapinto. In fact, the young Argentinean driver has the famous brand in his ranks of personal sponsors. Even as an identity, the two brands could find each other. Blue is the main color of the team, and we know how much Gulf cares about the brand's identity. A beautiful livery could come out of it. To find out, we'll just have to wait for the official news and the presentation of the 2023 single-seater, the 6 February.
