McLaren at Monterey Car Week 2024 will center around its illustrious racing heritage.
Nearly half a century since clinching its first Formula 1 world championships, McLaren is set to honor its storied racing legacy with a captivating celebration at Monterey Car Week. The highlight of this homage will be at The Quail where McLaren will make an exciting announcement about the new McLaren Trophy America race series. Here’s what to expect at this grand celebration.
Celebrating McLaren’s racing heritage at Monterey Car Week. Here’s what to expect.
This remarkable celebration traces back to 1974 when Emerson Fittipaldi secured McLaren’s first Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship. He was also the youngest driver to become a world champion at the time. During the 1974 season, Fittipaldi clinched three race victories en route to securing the championship.
Teamed with Denny Hulme, they also captured McLaren’s first of eight World Constructors’ Championships, marking a significant milestone in motorsport history. Hulme and Bruce McLaren shared the cockpit in the thrilling eras of both Formula 1 and Can-Am. Together, they were central figures during McLaren’s dominant five-championship-long winning streak, McLaren’s golden era. Hulme kicked off the season in spectacular style, clinching victory at the Argentine Grand Prix. This triumphant start set the pace for McLaren, as he and his team powered their way to securing the World Constructors’ Championship.
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Since then, McLaren has secured its position as a powerhouse in global motorsports, achieving 12 World Drivers’ Championships and eight World Constructors’ titles, showcasing its dominance not only in Formula 1 but in various racing disciplines worldwide. Reflecting this rich legacy, the iconic McLaren M23 Formula 1 car, piloted by Fittipaldi during the victorious 1974 season, will be showcased at the event. In total, this masterpiece won 16 Grand Prix and a World Drivers’ Championship title with James Hunt in 1976, making it one of McLaren’s most successful F1 designs.
Additionally, McLaren will be present the McLaren 750S 3-7-59 Theme, an automotive art piece commemorating McLaren’s remarkable ‘Triple Crown’ achievement in motorsports, highlighting victories at the Indianapolis 500, Monaco Grand Prix, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Adding to the display of heritage and innovation, McLaren will continue to celebrate Ayrton Senna’s legacy 30 years after his passing at Monterey Car Week. The event will showcase the Senna Sempre Livery for the first time in North America, a hand-painted masterpiece that honors Senna’s legacy. This stunning tribute is a result of McLaren’s ongoing collaboration with the Ayrton Senna Institute, blending artistic craftsmanship with motorsport heritage. Complementing this art piece will be the MCL38 Formula 1 cars, driven by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event celebrating McLaren’s Formula 1 legacy in pure fashion. Stay tuned for the latest news of McLaren at Monterey Car Week 2024.
