McLaren to race special livery in Abu Dhabi

McLaren drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris will race a one-off livery at the Abu Dhabi grand prix.

McLaren will sport a one-off livery at the Abu Dhabi grand prix. (McLaren)

The design, by UAE artist Rabab Tantawy, will be the first time a piece of original art has been used for a Formula 1 livery.

Self-taught Tantawy incorporated her 'Nubian Series' with the original McLaren design.

It represents togetherness and 'the world as one', according to Tantawy.

"Never would I have imagined being given an opportunity like this," she said.

"Coming from a family of racing fans, seeing one of my original artworks racing on track is one of the most incredible things to happen in my career – and an even more amazing feat being the first female, Middle Eastern artist to do so."

The livery is part of BAT's sponsorship of the team.