Last night on Twitter we were discussing some of the best and worst liveries of all time, and, unsurprisingly there were quite a few which divided opinion. I’m not talking absolute shockers like the 1999 BAR cars, or the 2000 Minardi’s, but the cars some people love, and some hate.
Here are some images of the most debated liveries and you can vote like or loathe, for each livery.
Renault R30
This is the most modern car of our list of debatable liveries – it’s the brand new Renault R30! Some of us think that it is a great retro look, back to the days when Arnoux was battling Villeneuve, but others disagree, saying it is garish. What about you?
Loading ...Brawn GP BGP001
Second on our list is the unforgettable championship-winning 2009 Brawn GP BGP001. Is it cool and stylish with it’s day-glo yellow lines, or boring and bland?
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Next up is the 2009 Renault R29. Some liked it, and some loathed it – one of the most imaginative descriptions I have read about the R29 is: “the F1 car been painted with sick and then put a bit of red on the wings.” What do you think?
Loading ...Honda RA107 ‘Earth car’
The Honda ‘earth car’ of 2007 is next on the list. The team ran sponsor free, with the car only sporting a giant image of the earth and the ‘myearthdream.com’ logo’s, designed to raise awareness of environmental issues. Being F1 fans, some people hated the environmental slant, and, unsurprisingly, myearthdream.com is no more.
Was this livery a dream, or a nightmare?
Loading ...‘Chrome’ McLarens
A suggestion for this list I have had off a few people is the chrome McLarens, which first came about in 2006, and have stayed on the cars ever since. Some people think they look sleek and stylish, but others think that they are boring, and that McLaren should go back to the classic white and red. What about you?
Loading ...Stewart SF1
I must admit, the Stewart SF01 is one of my favouite cars of all time, but some people think that it is boring, and @TommyB89 on Twitter said it was “cringeworthy Scottish patriotism.” What about you?
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The final car on our list is the Sauber C24. In my opinion one of the most disgusting liveries ever! Cast your votes:
Loading ...Do you want to rant about how one of your favourite F1 livieries has made it into this list, or tell us how much you hate one of the cars pictured here? Leave a comment!
Every single one I voted for I was in the minority. Clearly I have odd taste…mind I did only like the R29
At this moment, 86% of people are wrong. CHROME IS FOR BATH TAPS, NOT F1 CARS.
Cannot believe people actually like that Sauber livery, it is pretty damned awful! The Stewart is simply terrible! Glad the McLaren’s are getting some love, I think it’s striking
The only ones I voted like for were the Renault and the Sauber. All the rest are awful! Especially the Earth Car. Horrid
Oh and for some reason I didn’t get to vote on the McLaren, it had selected loathe despite the fact I like it, maybe Tom voted earlier and it saved the vote. Not sure. But I do like the McLarens, nice and shiny
I think the Mclaren’s are the best looking cars I have ever seen.
The Sauber is alright…I would say I like it though, I voted like anyway!
I haven’t like the Renault livery since 2007…
And I haven’t really thought about the Stewart livery…I like it.
I think with such limeted time, the Brawn GP car is awesome.
And finaly the Honda from 2007 is AWFUL!!!!
*The Sauber is alright…I wouldn’t say I like it though, I voted like anyway!
The worst car by far has to be the split-livery BAR Honda. Red and White on one side, blue and yellow on the other. Dreadful. And the Earth car was horrible. The Winfield Williams was pretty too, come to think of it. And remember the horrible Pacific cars. There has been some design howlers.
Wasn’t there a pink Brabham at one point?
Yeah, I think so, but it was so bad it’s not up for debate
The Brawn GP BGP001 looked at its best in Brazil though… that picture is too bland and boring…. the Brazil one was the best.
I voted 'like' for the McLaren, Stewart and Sauber. How can you possibly dislike the Sauber?? Gorgeous car and livery, the white nose spoils it a bit but we can ignore that!
Oddly I liked the Renault '25yr' livery but I actually don't like the implementation on the current car – the yellow is far too bright for me.