The Story of McLaren: A Tribute to Automotive Excellence - Hardcover

by Alex Kalinauckas (Author)

Explore the revolutionary history of one of the biggest names in motorsport in this photographic tribute to McLaren.

For more than 60 years, the McLaren name has been synonymous with racing success and automotive innovation. The Story of McLaren gives readers a fascinating look into the people, the technology and, of course, the cars that have propelled this marque to the pinnacle of motorsport.

From its founding in 1963 by legendary Bruce McLaren, right through to its current position as one of the world's premier motoring brands, this beautifully designed pocket guide celebrates McLaren's major achievements across Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and beyond. It also highlights the host of legendary drivers who have sat behind the wheel of a McLaren on the grid, from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost to Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.

The brand's phenomenal road cars are also included here, from the record-breaking McLaren F1 to the revolutionary GTS. Filled with beautiful photography and insightful text, The Story of McLaren charts the history of this extraordinary marque in perfectly giftable package.

Author Biography

Alex Kalinauckas is Autosport's Grand Prix Editor, covering every Formula 1 race since the start of 2020. He worked for a range of motorsport and technology publications while covering national racing as an Autosport freelancer, before joining full-time in April 2017 as the magazine's Assistant Editor covering Formula 2 and GP3. He was made Formula E correspondent and Autosport.com's Plus Editor in March 2018. He lives in London.