The first car, the MP4/1 , was the first-ever F1 car built with a carbon fiber chassis, revolutionizing driver safety and car rigidity. The MP4/4: Dominance and Controversy (1988)
To symbolize the new partnership, all future cars were designated "MP4" (McLaren Project 4). 1437525483.mp4
In 1988, it won 15 out of 16 races and secured 15 pole positions. The first car, the MP4/1 , was the
In the late 1970s, McLaren was a declining force in F1. To revitalize the team, their main sponsor, Marlboro, orchestrated a merger between and Project Four Racing , a successful junior team run by Ron Dennis. In the late 1970s, McLaren was a declining force in F1
The most legendary car in this series is the , which statistical experts often cite as the greatest F1 car of all time.
The rivalry during the MP4 years Why they switched from MP4 to MCL in 2017