OK, so the title is a bit disingenuous. As a result of, the subject is subjective and there may be actually no “greatest” something in design. I’m actually speaking about what’s my favourite livery system, and it is a system, not a single livery — not 1 automobile, or a number of automobiles painted the identical manner as with the outdated Marlboro race automobiles.

Longevity

Some individuals name this “timelessness” however, I don’t actually imagine in that. What creates the longevity for the Martini Racing designs is what I’ll discuss subsequent paragraph. My level right here is, the system seems to be simply as nice utilized to a 1970’s Formula 1 automobile because it does to a 2015 Porsche 911. There are usually not many designs you may say are “as basic as it’s fashionable” however it actually applies to Martini Racing liveries and if any design ever created really is timeless, that is it. The reason being due to its flexibility.

Flexibility

The principles of the system are quite simple: you begin with a main base coloration, normally white, and apply the stripes to suit the curves and angles of the automobile. they are often completely straight for distinction, or bend and circulation with the automobile to create a way of movement. Typically, the stripe is reduce in half and red turns into a secondary coloration, however the stripe stays recognizable. There may be not a automobile, bike, or object the system can’t work properly on.

Coloration Palette

The person colours are usually not distinctive within the racing world, in reality quite common: navy blue, vibrant blue, red, and white. However, placing them collectively within the acquainted hierarchy the colours and stripe turn into a greater image of the model than the brand itself. Collectively the colours turn into eye catching and make the automobiles straightforward to identify on the monitor however, take away only one and the automobile begins to fade into the pack. The place lots of the basic and most liked liveries are constructed on 1 (Ferrari red) or 2 (STP, Gulf) colours, its the 4 of Martini’s that make it robust.

The Stripes

It’s all about them stripes! Stripes are patterns and there will not be a greater instance of how essential a sample will be to a model than Martini’s. It’s the 1 factor everybody is aware of concerning the racing crew and is utilized to the whole lot from attire to driver and crew uniforms. The stripes really are the beacon of Martini, whereas their logos may disappear and by no means be missed.

Risk

The stripe itself is a basis for creativity. Even the straight model recommend motion, or perhaps a street. Seeing the stripes within the under examples exhibits that clearly, particularly when bent and twisted to additional that concept in a extra distinctive manner.

There’s nothing concerning the livery system I don’t love, and one of the best half is that it at all times has the likelihood to shock you and offer you one thing you’ve by no means seen earlier than. Giving the stripes to totally different designers and utilized to totally different automobiles and mediums opens up limitless prospects. If there are Martini racing automobiles 100 years from now, I don’t know what they are going to appear like however, I can assure they are going to be completely stunning.