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McLaren Special Operations quick to celebrate launch of new McLaren Super Series with bespoke MSO 720S ‘Velocity’

March 10, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The McLaren 720S ‘Velocity’ by MSO signals the almost limitless scope of personalisation possibilities available to buyers who opt to commission their new Super Series car from McLaren Special Operations, the bespoke vehicle division of McLaren Automotive.

FORMULA 1

McLaren yet to do “a single proper run” – Vandoorne

February 28, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Honda’s third year back in F1 got off to a torrid start on Monday, with Fernando Alonso essentially missing the morning due to an oil leak, and only completing 29 laps for the day after an engine change. Vandoorne fared slightly better on Tuesday when he took over McLaren’s MCL32, completing 40 laps, but his day also included an engine change.

FORMULA 1

Barcelona F1 test: Raikkonen puts Ferrari on top on day two

February 28, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Using soft compound tyres, Raikkonen set a best time of 1m20.960s just over an hour into Tuesday afternoon's running – narrowly bettering Hamilton's session-topping morning effort of 1m20.983s, which was set using supersofts. Hamilton's effort was still good enough to finish the day second overall, with Valtteri Bottas taking over driving duties for Mercedes for the afternoon.

FORMULA 1

McLaren-Honda MCL32 Official Launch

February 24, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Here is the video of the live stream of the McLaren-Honda MCL32 skip to the 25 min mark for the presentation!

TOURING

TOP FIVE FINISH FOR 650S GT3 IN 2017 BATHURST 12 HOUR AFTER HEROIC COMEBACK DRIVE

February 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Defending Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour Champions Tekno Autosports claimed a hard-earned top five finish, and a podium in the Pro class, in the 2017 edition of the race.

TOURING

2017 Bathurst 12 Hour – Full Race

February 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Watch the full Bathurst 12h race here

TOURING

McLAREN 650S GT3 TAKES WINS IN THREE COUNTRIES

April 29, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

McLaren GT Factory Drivers Rob Bell, Côme Ledogar, Shane van Gisbergen and Alvaro Parente claimed victories in Europe and North America as the 650S GT3 enjoyed a strong weekend. The race-focused version of Super Series model secured a dramatic win at the opening round of the 2016 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup in Monza, Italy, a double podium in the Pirelli World Challenge at Barber Motorsports Park in the USA and pole position and a win at the first weekend of the International GT Open championship in Estoril, Portugal.

McLaren 650S GT3 takes victory in Long Beach close up

TOURING

McLAREN 650S GT3 TAKES VICTORY IN LONG BEACH AS 570S GT4 MAKES SUCCESSFUL RACE DEBUT

April 19, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

At Brands Hatch meanwhile, Mclaren customer team Black Bull Ecurie Ecosse scored a successful weekend in the British GT Championship with a double-points scoring finish.

SPORTSCAR

McLaren selects Mitchell and Haggerty to campaign Black Bull Ecurie Ecosse 570S GT4

March 25, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Scottish duo Sandy Mitchell (Forfar, 16) and Ciaran Haggerty (Johnstone,19) join Blackbull Encurie Ecosse in a two-car assault on the British GT Championship in 2016.

Crash videos

McLaren after Fernando’s shunt

March 24, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

Despite the violence of the crash, Fernando was able to extricate himself from the car unaided, and was then taken to the circuit medical centre for routine checks, before being declared okay by the doctors.

TOURING

SHANE VAN GISBERGEN CONFIRMED AS McLAREN GT FACTORY DRIVER FOR 2016 SEASON

February 28, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

McLaren GT has confirmed that Shane Van Gisbergen will be retained as a Factory Driver for the 2016 season. The New Zealand-born racer will return to the wheel of the 650S GT3 for selected races across Europe, alongside his other commitments in the Australian V8 Supercar Championship.