McLaren Formula E unveils new livery for London E-Prix, Sam Bird reacts, “Wasn’t expecting that”

The McLaren Formula E team unveiled their new livery for their home race, the London E-Prix. The London double-header will mark the end of Formula E Season 11. It is scheduled from July 25–27.

Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard also get new uniforms, which match the blue-tone livery to perfection. However, while most McLaren fans loved the livery, some found the bodysuits similar to those of Maserati and Williams.

First reactions to Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard’s new McLaren FE livery

A video was shared on McLaren Formula E’s page to unveil the new livery with the caption, “Getting a look at NEOM’s Oxagon livery for the first time. #NEOMxMcLaren.” It showed Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard walking the corridors of the company in their new blue and black bodysuits, with a pinch of orange on the side.As the two British drivers finally discovered the new design, Bird reacted, “Wow, that is cool. Nice. Very nice. Wasn't expecting that. That's cool, I like the attention to detail with the wheel rims. Oxagon are going to love this.”

Reacting to the video, a fan wrote, “Gonna look so good cruising the streets of London.” Another said, “Those suits have everything to do with it.”

Another post included pictures of the two drivers in their new bodysuits.

It was captioned, “Fresh threads for London.” The two will be wearing matching blue helmets in London.A fan reacted, “God! So amazing to see them in blue.” Another found their uniforms similar to Maserati’s current colours and wrote, “Damn... for a minute I thought they were off to Maserati.” A fan found them matching the uniform of F1 team Williams and said, “Hellow, @williamsracing.”

What’s next for Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard?

They will now head to Germany for the Berlin E-Prix, which will take place from July 11–13. It is a double-header to be followed by the London double-header two weeks later. Barnard is currently in 4th position in the Formula E Driver Standings with 94 points. He has won five podiums so far but is yet to register his first win.Also Read: Who is Sam Bird’s girlfriend Jess Impiazzi? Know more about the actor who is always cheering for the Formula E driverSam Bird is in 16th position with 33 points. He hasn’t secured a podium so far this season. But since new winners have emerged in most of the Formula E races this season, Bird may be next on the podium in Berlin or London.