Lights Out: McLaren flip-flops & a new look for the grid?

Lights Out: McLaren flip-flops & a new look for the grid?

Originally written by Joas van Wingerden. This version is a translation.

Saturday 17 March 2018 10:00

There can be no doubt that McLaren have struck the most eye-catching commercial deal of the 2018 season, although one elsewhere on the grid could provide us with a major change ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. Just for how much longer will Force India be Force India? It's lights out for Saturday morning!

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Maybe things are looking up at McLaren, where a smile was raised as they announced their latest sponsor - a flip-flop company for their halo!

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The safety device has been compared to every beach-goers favourite footwear, but it's not just all about laughs, with some McLaren-branded sandals also set to raise money for charity.

And speaking of new looks, the pink livery and Force India name might not be long for the F1 world.

Are we about to say hello to Rich Energy?

Moving back to McLaren, and on the topic of new ventures, many big names in the automotive world are looking to Formula E.

The all-electric series shouldn't expect a call from Woking any time soon, though.

And what do you get when you mix Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, a Mercedes and supermodel Gigi Hadid? Mainly doughnuts and screaming, it turns out.

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