McLaren

McLaren is a British Formula One racing team founded in 1963 by Bruce and Denny Hulme. Initially known as Cooper Car Company's subsidiary, the team became independent under the name of McLaren Racing Limited in 1966.

Key Milestones:

• 1968: First F1 victory at the Belgian Grand Prix with Pedro Rodríguez
• 1974: Drivers' World Championship title won by Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt (tied)
• 1981: Constructors' World Championship title won, along with drivers Nelson Piquet and John Watson
• 1998: First win in the IndyCar series at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
• 2010-2012: Partnership with Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains for engine supply
• 2015: Change in ownership structure; the team was sold to a consortium led by Bahrain's Sheikh Nasser Al Khalifa, known as McLaren Technology Group

Notable Achievements:

• Over 20 F1 victories and 12 World Drivers' Championships
• Two-time constructors' world champions (1988, 1991)
• Inaugural winner of the Indy 500 with Mario Andretti in 1969
• Winner of three Indianapolis Motor Speedway events (1983, 2000, 2014)

Technical Advancements:

• Developed the first carbon fiber chassis and tubular monocoque structure for F1 cars
• Pioneered the use of active suspension systems
• Early adopter of kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) technology

McLaren's racing cars are engineered and produced at their Woking headquarters.