Nigerian-born, UK-based artist Olaolu Slawn has just made global history — becoming the first artist in the world to have his artwork featured on a Formula 1 car that will officially race at the British Grand Prix 2025.
Slawn, known for his bold, unconventional style and disruptive creative energy, announced the groundbreaking moment on social media with the powerful words:
“FIRST ARTIST IN THE WORLD TO HAVE HIS WORK ON AN F1 CAR THAT’S GOING TO RACE IN THE BRITISH GP.
PAINTING THE WAY ONE VEHICLE AT A TIME.
AMEN.”
The news has ignited pride across Nigeria and the global art community, with fans hailing the moment as a revolutionary crossover between contemporary art and elite motorsport.
Slawn’s signature design — vibrant, raw, and culturally charged — has now broken into one of the world’s most exclusive arenas. His artwork will be wrapped around a McLaren F1 car for the race, making it not just fast — but unforgettable.
From Lagos streets to global runways, and now to the high-speed world of Formula 1, Slawn is proving that African creativity has no limits.
