5 most memorable one-off liveries in F1

#3 Ferrari - 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix

Ferrari burgundy livery for its 1000th GP Credits: F1

Ferrari is the oldest and the most successful team in F1 and they had achieved a huge milestone in 2020 when the team participated in its 1000th Grand Prix.

To celebrate the occasion, the team named its 2020 car 'SF1000' and requested the FIA to hold Ferrari's 1000th race in the Scuderia's own backyard in Mugello. The 2020 calendar was altered and the Tuscan Grand Prix was introduced at the Mugello track to pay tribute to Ferrari's historic milestone.

To mark the occasion of Ferrari's 1000th GP, the team ran a burgundy livery at the Tuscan Grand Prix. It was inspired by Ferrari's very first racecar, the 125S. The team members also dressed up in overalls of the same color during the race weekend.

#2 McLaren - 2021 Monaco Grand Prix

McLaren Gulf livery for Monaco Grand Prix 2021 Credits: F1

When it comes to motorsports, McLaren and Gulf's relationship dates back to the days of founder Bruce McLaren. The American oil company was a major contributor to the squad's racing endeavors in not just F1 but also Can-Am and IndyCar before eventually parting ways. In 2020, McLaren and Gulf Oil announced the renewal of their partnership in F1.

In 2021, the British team decided to celebrate the historic relationship between McLaren and Gulf by running a special one-off livery during the Monaco Grand Prix. The special paintscheme was inspired by the McLaren F1 GTR which contested the 1997 Le Mans 24 Hours. The blue and neon orange livery has been regarded as an iconic paint job in the world of motorsports.

#1 Red Bull - 2005 Monaco Grand Prix

Red Bull Star Wars livery at Monaco GP 2005 Credits: F1

Popular sci-fi film series Star Wars was about to launch its third segment of the series and looking for promoters in F1. The newly-formed Red Bull Racing team obliged to the request and donned one of the most memorable liveries in F1 in order to promote the then-upcoming movie Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.

The Red Bull cars ran with a huge Star Wars logo on their sides and even featured the tagline "Powered by the Dark Side". However, it was the team kit that attracted the most attention. The crew overalls and helmets were inspired by the famous Star Wars stormtroopers. There was even a mascot dressed as Chewbacca who was present in the Red Bull garage that weekend in Monaco.