Comments on: Ultimate 2008 F1 gifts guide: Clothes

By: LJH - Brits on Pole

LJH - Brits on Pole — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:47:17 +0000

Having just taken advantage of the McLaren sale to get hold of my very own Rocket Red shirt, I have to argue with Keith’s assertion that the thing is orange.

It’s not – it’s definitely red, albeit a shade of red that is not commonly seen through artifice or nature. It really is quite an alarming colour but that colour is, nonetheless, definitely red.

Any McLaren staff who read this – how on earth do you cope at Woking when everybody wears them? My biggest problem with it is actually walking around with a giant Vodafone advert on my back. That and the fact it makes you look so pale and peaky by contrast that people keep asking you if you are coming down with something.

Or maybe that’s just me…

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:00:56 +0000

Snowcat - Sorry! Here's a few suggestions: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes ladies Lewis Hamilton vest top Ferrari ladies zip sweat black Red Bull Puma ladies short sleeved T-shirt I believe the McLaren shade is called 'David Dickinson orange'.

By: Lady Snowcat

Lady Snowcat — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:34:59 +0000

You fail to mention any comments on team clothes for the discerning F1 lady….

Of all the teams BMW are always sporting a variety of interesting and different articles… why the other teams don’t follow suit is beyond me…

Ferrari have a few “Ferrari” ladies tops … but none showing support for the individual drivers….

Or have I missed something when scouting around the stands at the various Grand Prix?…

The Macca “porange” (a poisonous mix of pink and orange) favours very few complexions…

By: TommyBellingham

TommyBellingham — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:37:41 +0000

Mclaren fans – You’ve just missed a 50% sale on all last years merchandise. Everything was going for dirt cheap!!

By: Gman

Gman — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:59:13 +0000

Very good topic- I must admit that I own one of those McLaren “victory” t-shirts, as well as one of the more conventional white team t-shirts. Both are very good to wear in hot weather or for a workout, as the material is lightweight and soaks up moisture. I also own the team cap in grey, but what I would really like is the red cap without any driver’s numbers on the sides. For as good as the Hamilton design looks, I don’t like to endorse a particular driver with my gear.

On the cold-weather side, I have the McLaren team sweater, which is the same base design as the t-shirts and is often worn by the team on the grid. Looks very good, but it has zero insulation and dosen’t do much to keep out the freezing Pennsylvania winters. I also ordered the beanie to go along with it- warm and a nice design, although it fits so snugly that I have some trouble keeping it covering my ears!

All in all, McLaren’s gear is a good deal. However, just be aware that your gear will not contain the Hugo Boss logos that you see on the team at the Grands Prix, as I discovered when my first order came in the mail!!!