As our very own Daniel Ricciardo basks in the glory of his first Formula 1 Victory since 2018 (his first with McLaren F1) โ and teammate Lando Norris licks his wounds after being robbed of his maiden win this past weekend at Sochi โ McLaren Automotive has announced a limited edition series of rides. This is the McLaren Daniel Ricciardo Edition 720S.
Commissioned by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) in partnership with McLaren Sydney and Melbourne dealerships, only three models will be produced โ a direct nod to the Honey Badgerโs racing number. And in celebration of this sunburnt country from which he hails, theyโll also be exclusive to Australia.
โDaniel Ricciardoโs relentless determination and pursuit of excellence are qualities that perfectly reflect the McLaren ethos,โ says George Briggs, McLaren Commercial Executive Director.
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โFollowing McLarenโs outstanding performance with a landmark one-two finish for the team at the Italian Grand Prix, itโs the perfect time to reveal this limited series in celebration of the Aussie driver.โ
โThe 720S is a fitting model to celebrate Danielโs achievements and weโre delighted to see it adorned with the Australian flag crafted by MSO.โ
โOne of the great privileges of driving for McLaren is getting behind the wheel of many of the brandโs exhilarating supercars,โ says Danny Ric himself.
โAnd while each offers something unique, the 720S is the absolute benchmark.โ
Distinct features of the McLaren Daniel Ricciardo Edition 720S include Carbon Fibre Sills inscribed with Ricciardoโs signature, โOne of Threeโ dedication plates, Ricciardoโs race number โ3โ etched onto the iconic 720S dihedral doors, as well as the Australian flag to adorn the front haunches. Each example will be finished in Papaya spark and Burton blue in order to evoke McLarenโs MCL35M.
The McLaren Daniel Ricciardo Edition 720S will reportedly be available to purchase shortly, with all three expected to hit showrooms in Q4 of this year, an exact date and local pricing have still yet to be confirmed.
Note: Despite being an Australian exclusive, for some reason, the genius behind the renders has depicted the 720S as a left-handed drive. Rest assured, the real deal will be a regular right-hander.
