Archive for the 'McLaren' Category

Company Perk: Alonso gifted Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722

Its good to be the king. And its good to drive for McLaren. Ron Dennis’ newly adopted son was gifted a special edition McLaren SLR acording to the guys over at Motor Authority:
He’s taken delivery of the ultra-rare Mercedes-McLaren 722, describing it as the “prettiest car in the world.”
Now keep in mind this [...]

McLaren MP4-22 Launch

Another day, another launch. This time its McLaren who is stepping up to bat. This year they swing away with the MP4-22. Fortunately for us, this year’s edition retains its amazing “pewter” (or whatever they are calling it) livery. For those of you who haven’t seen it in person, you are really missing out.

It seems [...]

2007 F1 Team Launch Dates

Toyota has decided to lead everyone out of the gate this year and schedule their team launch first. Ferrari will follow and the rest of the teams will follow the Cologne-based team (for once).
Jan 12th - Friday: Toyota - TF107
Jan 14th - Monday: Ferrari - F2007
Jan 15th - Tuesday: McLaren - MP4-22
Jan 16th - Wednesday: [...]

McLaren molds Alonso’s rear-end

Autosport.com is telling us that Fernando reported to McLaren HQ yesterday to finish up the fitting of his cockpit seat. Apparently molding a F1 chair is a multi-step process that is super critical to the driver’s comfort in the car. You may remember last season when an ill-fitting seat actually broke one of Mark [...]