F1 Teams

Since its foundation in 1966, the McLaren Formula 1 team has become one of the most successful and groundbreaking teams in grand prix motor racing. McLaren Racing is the nerve-centre of the racing operation, housing the extensive design office, 60-per-cent-scale windtunnel, manufacturing plant, fabrication facilities and build stations that dovetail together to create some of the most iconic Formula 1 cars in the sport’s history.

Full name
Vodafone Mclaren Mrecedes

Base
Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom

Team principal
Martin Whitmarsh

Technical Director(s)
Paddy Lowe
Neil Oatley

2010 Formula One season

Race drivers
1. Jenson Button
2. Lewis Hamilton

Test drivers
Gary Paffett

Chassis
McLaren MP4-25

Engine
Mercedes-Benz FO 108X

Tyres
Bridgestone

Formula One World Championship Career

Debut   
1966 Monaco Grand Prix

Latest race
2010 Turkish Grand Prix

Races competed   673

Constructors' Championships  8 (1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998)

Drivers' Championships    12 (1974, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2008)

Race victories     167

Pole positions     145

Fastest laps     139

2009 position     3rd (71 points)