Explore 60 thrilling years of McLaren Formula 1 race cars in this handsome volume, complete with detailed specs, stunning photography, a foreword by twice World Champion Mika Hauml;kkinen, and the full competition record for every car.McLaren has been a top Formula 1 competitor and innovator since it fielded founder and driver Bruce McLarenrsquo;s first car, the M2B, in 1966. Just two years later, Bruce scored the teamrsquo;s first grand prix win. Tragically, he was killed in 1970 while testing his Can-Am car at Goodwood.Despite the heavy loss of its founder, McLaren carried on, scoring its first of twelve championships in 1974 with Emerson Fitipaldi. McLarenrsquo;s roster of F1 Champions includes such greats as James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, and modern master Lewis Hamilton.Equally legendary are the cars themselves, including the:#160; 1960s M7A1970s M231980s MP4/21990s MP4/52000s MP4-23Todayrsquo;s MCL38As the second longest-running team in F1 (surpassed only by Ferrari), McLaren holds twelve Drivers Championships and nine Constructorsrsquo; titles, including 2024 honors.#160;McLaren Formula 1 Car by Car chronicles every McLaren Formula 1 car in chronological order, featuring an overview of each carrsquo;s significant features and evolution, its technical specifications, and its competition record accompanied by historic and contemporary images.Featuring a Foreword from two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hauml;kkinen, McLaren Formula 1 Car by Car details the amazing race cars and drivers that have cemented McLarenrsquo;s reputation as one of the most dominant manufacturers in F1 history making this book a must-have for every McLaren and F1 fan.Motorbooks' Car By Car series offers a year-by-year review of the greatest cars ever to compete in motorsports. A detailed profile and technical specifications accompany historic race and contemporary studio photography to present each car in a handsome book package. Explore other milestone racers in Ferrari Formula 1 Car By Car and Formula 1 Champions Car By Car with additional titles to come.
