McLaren is a British automotive brand founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren. Brand registered as company in 1985 and is owned by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding. McLaren produces cars in four divisions: ultimate, GT, Super, and sports
Born in Vienna in 1949 to wealthy paper manufacturing family. Started racing career in karting, progressed to Formula Vee and privateers. Secured Formula One seat with March in 1971, later joined BRM and Ferrari
Championship consisted of 22 Grands Prix worldwide. Teams had maximum annual budget cap of $145 million. Race weekends shortened to Friday morning with reduced practice time. Sprint qualifying introduced at British, Italian and São Paulo races
Born in 1985 in Stevenage, Hamilton started karting at age six. Won multiple national karting titles and became European Champion in 2000. Signed with McLaren-Mercedes in 1998, becoming first black driver in F1
Born in Auckland in 1937, McLaren initially studied engineering but dropped out. Started racing at age 14, winning New Zealand Championship in 1958. Became youngest Formula One winner at 22 years old in 1959
Born in Melbourne in 2001 to Chris and Nicole Piastri. Started racing at national level before entering karting at age nine. Graduated from boarding school in England in 2019