McLaren is a name that needs no introduction. From motorsport domination to its innovative roadcars, this brand screams high-performance to whichever area it lends its name.
The Little Guide to McLaren traces the history of the cars, leaders, designers and drivers who have made their mark on this esteemed marque. It follows the extraordinary journey of McLaren on and off the track, from its founding by Bruce McLaren in 1963 and historic drivers like Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost all the way up to the present day and the iconic intra-team rivalry between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Learn about McLaren's prowess across Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and more, as well as their most iconic F1 and road cars such as the McLaren F1, GTS and MP4. Packed full of fascinating facts and insightful quotes, this is the perfect gift for McLaren fans and petrolheads alike.
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"The luck thing - really there's no such thing as good luck. It's good preparation and hard work." - Bruce McLaren
The McLaren MP4/1, introduced in 1981, was a revolutionary Formula 1 car designed by John Barnard. It was the first F1 car to use a full carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, making it significantly lighter, stiffer and much safer than traditional aluminium designs. Despite early reliability issues, the MP4/1 proved competitive, taking McLaren's first win of the Ron Dennis era in 1981. Its safety was famously demonstrated when John Watson survived a major crash uninjured.