In 1966 bruce mclaren founded his formula 1 team which went on to become a world beater with 12 drivers championships and eight constructors titles via 182 grand prix victories making it the.

Mclaren formula 1 old. Bruce was a works driver for the british formula one team cooper with whom he had won three grands prix and come second in the 1960 world championship. On 31 march 1998 the xp5 prototype with a modified rev limiter set the guinness world record for the worlds fastest production car reaching 2401 mph surpassing th. With the 2020 campaign.

The mclaren f1 is a sports car designed and manufactured by british automobile manufacturer mclaren cars and powered by the bmw s702 v12 engine. He engaged peter stevens to design the exterior and interior of the car. Bruce mclaren motor racing was founded in 1963 by new zealander bruce mclaren.

Wanting to compete in the australasian tasman series bruce approached his employers but when team owner charles cooper insisted on using 15 litre formula one. Murray was able to convince ron dennis to back the project. Founded in 1963 by bruce mclaren the team continues to build on a long and successful history in f1.

Formula 1 rss feed mclaren is unable to test a two year old formula 1 car to help drivers lando norris and carlos sainz jr prepare for the delayed start to the 2020 season. The mclaren f1 turns 25 years old in 2017.