Tag: McLaren

When the McLaren F1 designer made a Ford Transit

Car designer Peter Stevens, famed for the McLaren F1, is revealing the inspiration behind one of his latest projects: “I was working away from home in Coventry and staying in a very basic hotel. “There wasn’t even a chair in my room. So, one evening, I’m sitting on my bed eating a takeaway and feeling… Continue reading When the McLaren F1 designer made a Ford Transit

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: every new car A to Z

Latest Honda Civic Type R deals Honda Prelude  We’ve not seen the Prelude name on the back of a Honda for 25 years, but there’s a new one coming and it’ll be on the move for the first time at Goodwood. Switching to a 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain, the Prelude retains its sleek two-door coupé bodystyle… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: every new car A to Z

Mercedes-AMG Unveils CONCEPT AMG GT XX with Advanced 3D Printed Ergonomic Seats

Mercedes-AMG, the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has introduced the CONCEPT AMG GT XX,  a preview of what might be including in future production cars. The vehicle incorporates advanced 3D printed seat components that provide personalized customization and ergonomic support tailored to each driver’s physique, enhancing comfort and adaptability in a high-performance context. Interior of the… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG Unveils CONCEPT AMG GT XX with Advanced 3D Printed Ergonomic Seats

Lanzante 95-59 is 850bhp three-seat homage to McLaren F1

Performance specialist Lanzante has created an homage to the iconic McLaren F1 with its own three-seat supercar, which produces an uncompromising 700bhp per tonne. Called the 95-59, the limited-run model is a tribute to the Lanzante-run #59 McLaren F1 GTR that won the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours. The Petersfield-based firm’s new three-seat supercar packs 850bhp and 649lb… Continue reading Lanzante 95-59 is 850bhp three-seat homage to McLaren F1

Best convertible cars and cabriolets to buy 2025

It wasn’t just the exotics either. Throughout the twentieth century marques such as MG, Austin Healey and Triumph made hay out of the British love affair with open sports cars, when light weight and agility were key to the best performance. Nowadays, even the best convertibles tend to be considered less sporting than their coupe brethren… Continue reading Best convertible cars and cabriolets to buy 2025

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 preview: every new car A to Z

Latest Range Rover deals McLaren W1 Fresh from a 1-2 finish at the British Grand Prix, McLaren is going to be celebrating its racing and road cars at Goodwood. The big attraction will be the new W1 hypercar, which will make its public debut alongside its forefathers: the legendary F1 and the almighty P1. It… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 preview: every new car A to Z

Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss

Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team boss after 20 years. In a statement, Red Bull said Horner, who until now has been at the helm of the squad for its entire existence, has been “released from his operational duties with effect from today”.  Laurent Mekies, currently team principal of Red Bull’s… Continue reading Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss

The CEO mindset is shifting. It’s no longer all about winning

Ayrton Senna driving the Marlboro McLaren during the Belgian Grand Prix in 1992. Pascal Rondeau | Hulton Archive | Getty Images CEOs today aren’t just steering companies — they’re navigating a minefield. From geopolitical shocks and economic volatility to rapid shifts in tech and consumer behavior, the playbook for leadership is being rewritten in real… Continue reading The CEO mindset is shifting. It’s no longer all about winning

How McLaren ended its 26-year F1 title drought

The McLaren Technology Centre still looks futuristic enough to double for a spaceport on Coruscant, so it’s staggering to reflect on the fact that it’s now 21 years old. Even more staggering given its age is that a constructors’ championship-winning McLaren had never been built there – until last year. When Lando Norris crossed the… Continue reading How McLaren ended its 26-year F1 title drought