News Details
McLaren drops MP4 from new F1 car name
McLaren is breaking with tradition this year in the naming of its Formula 1 car, dropping the MP4 tag that has been used since 1981. The Woking-based outfit announced on Friday that its 2017 challenger, which is being launched later this month, will be called the MCL32. The move comes in the wake of the departure of long-time chief Ron Dennis at the end of last year, and as part of a freshening up of its brand image by new executive director Zak Brown. Dennis was behind the original MP4 name, which stood for Marlboro Project Four. That was in reference to the tobacco sponsor that helped engineer in 1981 a reverse takeover of McLaren by Dennis, whose previous operation had been Project...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
McLaren confirms name change for 2017 Formula 1 car
McLaren has confirmed that its 2017 Formula 1 car will break with its...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Mercedes fires up 2017 challenger
Three weeks before it makes its public debut, Mercedes has fired up its...
8y ago from Pitpass.com
Mercedes fire up their 2017 F1 car
The sweet sound of a Formula 1 car coming to life has rung out in...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Haas 2017 car to hit the track before pre-season test
XPB Images
Haas F1 Team will get the opportunity to shake down...
8y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Watch: Motorsport takes a ride in the MotoGP safety car
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Marc Marquez stressed his Ducati is identical to...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Takaaki Nakagami fills in for injured Luca Marini at...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu shares his ‘biggest dream'...
Following the announcement of Toprak Razgatlioglu's move to MotoGP in...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Rasmussen passes most cars in Sunday night’s IndyCar...
Christian Rasmussen put on a show for fans Sunday night, passing more...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Video: Harrowing crash takes out Josef Newgarden,...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Kyle Kirkwood avoids incidents, wins late duel for...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Gateway – Race Results
The NTT IndyCar Series made a trip to the St. Louis area for the first...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Viktor Gyokeres player profile: How much would the...
Swedish International striker Viktor Gyokeres is currently one of the...
30m ago from CaughtOffside.com
‘Top player' believes Mikel Arteta will move for...
Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Sporting CP striker Viktor...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal offer 9m in wages to beat competition for...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Athletic Club Bilbao attacker Nico...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Update: Latest info on 75m striker as more clubs rival...
The Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga continues to prove a complicated one,...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 Canadian Grand Prix 2025 results: Final classification...
The FIA have confirmed the final classification... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
Aston Martin’s shock plan: snagging Russell to lead 2026...
Aston Martin has set its sights on a bold move to... Read More »
5h ago from F1i.com
McLaren admits F1 Canadian GP clash not being over a...
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has said the fact... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
