McLaren’s promotional poster for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, designed by illustrator Matt Taylor, has left fans excited for a potential special livery for the upcoming Florida race.<\/p>\n
Some eagle-eyed fans believe that the design hints at a retro, Sega-inspired livery paying tribute to Ayrton Senna’s legendary 1993 win at Donington Park.<\/p>\n
Within the design, which features the MCL40, Sonic the Hedgehog and the iconic gold rings from the retro game franchse, fans spotted the silhouette of the McLaren<\/a> MP4\/8, which Senna drove during the 1993 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sega was the title sponsor of the 1993 European Grand Prix held at Donington Park. While the Japanese gaming giant sponsored the rival Williams<\/a> team that year, Senna dominated the race after going from fifth to first on the opening lap. During the podium ceremony, Senna received a Sega Sonic trophy.<\/p>\n “Sonic special livery coming?” one fan commented in reaction to the Woking outfit’s Miami Grand Prix poster, while another added: “McLaren X Sonic special livery PLEASE I BEG.”<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n “I love the nod to Donington ’93 on the left (which was sponsored by Sega, with Senna getting a Sonic trophy for winning),” another fan posted.<\/p>\n As many fans pointed to a Sega-themed livery for the upcoming race in Florida, some urged the collaboration to result in the McLaren F1 car and drivers Lando Norris<\/a> and Oscar Piastri<\/a> featured in the Sonic Racing Crossworlds game.<\/p>\n “They better be adding a version of the McLaren Formula 1 car to Sonic Racing Crossworlds,” someone else posted, and another fan wrote: “ADD LANDO NORRIS AND OSCAR PIASTRI TO SONIC RACING CROSSWORLDS ALREADY YOU COWARDS.”<\/p>\n While the special livery has not been confirmed, Sonic serves as McLaren’s official gaming partner, and the race at Hard Rock Stadium\u00a0will mark the team’s 1000th F1 grand prix.<\/p>\n We want your opinion!<\/p>\n What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?<\/p>\n