McLaren in Monaco:

Special Senna livery for Piastri and Norris

Oscar Piastri (l.) and Lando Norris(Bild: AFP/AFPAPA/PEDRO PARDO)

In honor of the late Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be competing in Monaco in a special livery.

Yellow, green and blue instead of the usual papaya colors. In reference to the helmet of the Brazilian, who triumphed for McLaren five times in a row in Monte-Carlo from 1989 to 1993, the British racing team's drivers will be sporting a new look. In addition, the name of the racing icon, who died in 1994, will be printed on the front and rear wings, while the cockpit will be adorned with quotes from the three-time world champion.

"Paying tribute to his legacy"
"The team is proud to honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and racing legacy of Ayrton Senna through this McLaren livery. Senna continues to be revered and respected as Formula 1's greatest icon and McLaren's most decorated driver," said McLaren Managing Director Zak Brown ahead of next weekend's Monaco GP.

Norris and Piastri are currently fourth and sixth in the drivers' championship, leaving both Mercedes drivers behind them. Perhaps the Senna livery will inspire the duo to make an even bigger leap up the table ...