McLaren Racing and Official Partner BAT’s brand Vuse today unveiled a bespoke livery designed by Lebanese artist Anna Tangles, as the Driven by Change campaign returns for the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The livery design features Anna’s trademark linear style infused with McLaren’s papaya and blue colourway. The design celebrates the limitless power of creativity and was inspired by Anna’s own journey, leaving her regular job to dedicate her life to creating art.

Anna strives to empower artists from all backgrounds to see no limits to their own creativity, she aims to make art accessible to all by supporting her local creative community. Anna’s livery design will be carried on the McLaren MCL36 race cars driven by Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo throughout the entire 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race weekend.

Driven by Change gives underrepresented creatives the platform to showcase their work to a global audience through motorsport. The initiative was launched at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where UAE-based artist Rabab Tantawy’s artwork was represented on McLaren’s F1 race cars.

The livery will be premiered at a private media event hosted by McLaren and Vuse at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, 16 November.

Louise McEwen, Executive Director, Brand & Marketing, McLaren Racing:

“We are delighted to represent an emerging artist’s design on our race cars once again, championing creativity together with Vuse. Anna Tangles produces stunning artwork and has a powerful story which perfectly embodies the spirit and values of the Driven by Change campaign.

“The initiative is building a legacy which we are excited to continue driving, using our global platform to amplify the talent of emerging creatives.”

John Beasley, Group Head of Brand Building, BAT:

“Driven by Change was designed to build legacy, and we could not be prouder that our 2021 artist, Rabab identified Anna to carry on that legacy of creativity and change. Anna embodies the Driven by Change ethos, and it’s great to see an original piece of her artwork have its time to shine on one of the world’s fastest-moving canvases. We’re extremely excited to see what the future holds for Anna and to uncover future artists for her to pass the paintbrush to.”

Anna Tangles, 2022 Driven by Change artist, said:

“As a lifelong F1 fan, I never believed that I would one day have my artwork showcased at a Grand Prix – and it’s all thanks to Driven by Change. I dedicate my spare time to training and encouraging other artists, particularly other Middle Eastern female creatives, to embrace their passion and skills, and so it’s a privilege to be a part of a community that supports the same ambition of empowering underrepresented artists in this way.”

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