Monster Energy is taking the already popular Lando Norris collaboration to another level with a brand new gold “Championship Edition” version of the can, and honestly, this might be one of the cleanest Formula 1 themed energy drink designs we have seen in a long time.
According to early reports, the new gold version keeps the exact same formula as the original Lando Norris Monster Energy release including the zero sugar melon yuzu flavor profile and 160mg of caffeine. The biggest difference appears to be the upgraded metallic gold packaging designed to celebrate Norris’ recent Formula 1 championship success.
The original Lando Norris Monster Energy flavor already became one of the most talked about international Monster launches over the last year. The drink originally launched as a limited Formula 1 inspired collaboration before rapidly expanding due to strong fan demand and positive reception online.
Fans consistently praised the melon yuzu flavor profile for feeling different from traditional citrus or candy energy drinks. Instead of going overly sweet, the flavor combined bright citrus notes from yuzu with a smoother melon finish that gave the drink a lighter and more refreshing profile compared to many mainstream energy drinks currently on shelves.
Now Monster appears to be leaning even harder into the Formula 1 connection.
The new gold Championship Edition can reportedly keeps the same aggressive helmet inspired artwork as the original release while swapping the black and neon yellow styling for a much more premium metallic gold look. Based on the early images circulating online, the can feels much more collectible than a standard flavor refresh.
The timing also makes perfect sense. Formula 1 popularity continues exploding globally, and energy drink brands are aggressively pushing motorsports collaborations harder than ever. Monster already has deep ties to Formula 1 through McLaren Racing and Lando Norris himself, making a championship themed can feel like a natural next step for the partnership.
As of now, the gold Lando Norris Championship Edition is expected to launch across Europe and the United Kingdom sometime this summer, although wider international availability has not been officially confirmed yet.
If Monster eventually brings this version to the United States, it would not be surprising at all to see it instantly become one of the most collectible Monster Energy cans of 2026.
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