MCLAREN:
COMING BACK STRONGER
“Lots achieved. Lots learnt. Coming back stronger next year.”
Looped animation inspired by Oscar Piastri’s Instagram caption following the 2025 WDC title decider in Abu Dhabi. An insane year for both McLaren drivers, with more to come in 2026.
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Geometry nodes for linked anim
Turned to Blender to create a visual around the idea of growth (achieving, learning, coming back stronger), with a primary nodal system for the plant geo and a secondary system for the water droplets.
Anticipation built into keyframes
Aiming for a smooth, consistent feel here when the droplets are triggered to fall despite the sharp movement inherent in that action. Defined and pointed, without feeling sudden: the way Oscar Piastri has the potential to send an equilibrium into disarray next season.
blender to ae, color grading
Grabbed some official McLaren photography and started compositing. On the left is some color matching work to find the tones used throughout the project.
Ripple fx as a reset… or a disruption
Whether the ripples are returning us to the original stasis or altering the entire foundation of the composition is up to the audience… and up to McLaren next season.