2010 Belgian Grand Prix in pictures
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Formula 1, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Renault | 1 Comment »As expected the McLaren chassis was more suited to the high speed straights of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit compared to the Red Bull Racing machines. Also, as expected, rain played havoc with best laid plans and while the first three drivers ...
2010 Belgian GP - post-race press conference
Monday, August 30th, 2010 Posted in Formula 1, McLaren, Red Bull Racing, Renault | No Comments »Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) won the Belgian Grand Prix overnight. Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing), who started the race from pole position, finished second. While Robert Kubica (Renault) capped off a great weekend for him with third place, although it could ...
McLaren MP4-12C makes North American debut
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 Posted in McLaren | 3 Comments »McLaren Automotive are taking their new MP4-12C supercar on a North American road trip. They kicked off the tour at the recent Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The Governator was on hand to sign a few autographs. McLaren design chief Frank ...
McLaren Automotive announces One Hyde Park showroom
Friday, August 6th, 2010 Posted in McLaren | No Comments »McLaren Automotive have announced their premier European dealership will be at One Hyde Park in London. The showroom will take up space at the The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge. The McLaren MP4-12C is due for release before the ...
2010 British Grand Prix in pictures
Monday, July 12th, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Formula 1, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Renault | 2 Comments »With victory at Silverstone overnight Mark Webber became the first driver to win three races in 2010. And, following that qualifying wing-swap controversy with teammate Sebastian Vettel, what a satisfying win it was too. Webber was determined to take the lead ...
McLaren MP4-12C at the 2010 Goodwood FoS
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in McLaren, Motor Shows | No Comments »The official public reveal of the new McLaren MP4-12C supercar took place at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend. In fact, it was the first car to make the run up the hill this year, informally opening the show, ...
Bruno Senna’s home movie
Monday, July 5th, 2010 Posted in Formula 1, McLaren, Motor Shows | No Comments »The video below features some in-car footage of Bruno Senna driving a McLaren MP4/8 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend. Truth be told it's a pretty crappy clip, filmed on a mobile phone. But, when you stop ...
Fantasy garage
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 Posted in Formula 1, McLaren | 7 Comments »This latest video from McLaren provides goosebumps on the one hand, and is nauseating on the other. The banter between Lewis and Jenson is bearable; if only the section between 1:12 and 1:15 could be edited out, then this clip ...
Team building
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 Posted in Formula 1, McLaren | 3 Comments »Vodafone UK's latest video promotion sees McLaren drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton build a Formula One car. Obvious pranks and comments are made; it's still a bit of a giggle and shows, despite the common belief, the team at ...
2010 Canadian Grand Prix in pictures
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Formula 1, Lotus, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Renault | No Comments »The 2010 Canadian Formula One Grand Prix saw a second consecutive one-two victory for the McLaren team. Lewis Hamilton started from pole and, despite a margin of just over two seconds from second placed Jenson Button, he won the race ...
2010 Turkish Grand Prix in pictures
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Formula 1, Lotus, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Renault | 2 Comments »There's been plenty of talk about this race, thanks to the Vettel-Webber incident. Maybe it's now time to take Vettel on his word when he says, "There is no fight. This is something that happens. We do not need it ...
Twenty years of the McLaren F1
Friday, May 28th, 2010 Posted in McLaren | 7 Comments »One of the world's most significant sportscars has just celebrated its 20th birthday. The car in question, of course, is the McLaren F1. The trainspotters among you will know the F1 didn't actually have its official launch until 28 May ...
Sydney named as location for McLaren Automotive dealership
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 Posted in McLaren | No Comments »McLaren Automotive have just announced the locations for their initial dealership rollout. The good news is Australia is on the list. Well, Sydney is, more specifically. The bad news is the Sydney showroom will be launched in the second of ...
Check out Jenson’s blocked sidepod
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Posted in Formula 1, McLaren | No Comments »Jenson Button's Monaco Grand Prix came to an abrupt end on his second lap due to a blocked radiator air intake on his car's left sidepod. The offending item has a small hole in the middle and is normally used ...
2010 Monaco Grand Prix in pictures
Monday, May 17th, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Formula 1, Lotus, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Renault | 7 Comments »No doubt Mark Webber is still beaming after his Monaco Grand Prix victory. A win in Monte Carlo is something all Formula One drivers cherish and to see an Australian dominate the race made for one very welcome procession. Webber clearly ...
