For decades, cars had only been made from steel and aluminium. That was just how things were done. Then, in 1981, McLaren built the first ever Formula 1™ car with a carbon fibre monocoque. Lighter, stronger and stiffer, it unlocked more speed. Better handling. And changed automotive design forever. Twelve years later, we brought this technology to the road in the McLaren F1. It was an automotive first. And the foundation of every McLaren since. Join Materials Engineer, Ella Podmore, as she descr

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The 570S GT4 is the most successful GT race car we have ever built. Since its debut in 2017 it has won races in every championship it has competed in across four continents, and racked up more wins and more podiums than any McLaren to date. Race cars, of course, must conform to strict motorsport regulations, but what would the 570S GT4 be like if freed from those restrictions? Today you have the answer: the McLaren 620R. Being the most powerful car in the McLaren Sports Series – and also the fas