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AkzoNobel’s Coatings Technology Revives Mclaren F1 Team’s Racing Heritage
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Figure 1: The new McLaren MCL33 was created using the latest coatings technology supplied by AkzoNobel.
F
ans of Formula 1 are revving up with excitement after the
new F1 car (Fig. 1). McLaren first used Papaya in 1968 – the
McLaren Formula 1 team unveiled its racing livery for the 2018
decision of founder Bruce McLaren.
season, which was created using the latest superior coatings
“This reveal is another milestone in our commitment to delivering
technology supplied by AkzoNobel.
cutting-edge innovation,” said Peter Tomlinson, Director of
The new MCL33’s eye-catching primary colour, Papaya Spark –
AkzoNobel’s Automotive and Specialty Coatings business. “It’s
first seen during the team’s official launch in Navarra, Spain – was
fantastic to work together with a partner like McLaren, who we are
developed in collaboration with McLaren. Reflective of McLaren’s
proud to have partnered with for ten years in our shared passion
racing heritage, Burton Blue and Cerulean Blue also feature on the
for technology and high performance.”
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N. 51 - MAY/JUNE 2018 - international PAINT&COATING magazine
