In case you hadn't noticed, 2016 is quite a significant car for automotive anniversaries: BMW is celebrating
its centenary
of the M3
), its 40 years since the world first saw a Ford Fiesta and 2016 also marks 25 years since
Mazda's Le Mans victory
. McLaren also has a milestone to shout about this year, although it's about as far from the methodical, measured, 21st century McLaren as it's possible to be...
One of these with indicators also coming
Yep, 2016 marks four decades since James Hunt won the F1 World Championship in an M23. Wonder what he would make of Formula 1 today? To mark the occasion, McLaren has liveried a
P1 GTR
in the James Hunt colours of red, blue and yellow. On an all-black GTR, it looks appropriately menacing. And yes, we're hoping McLaren issues a few better pictures soon as well.
In addition to the Hunt car, a road legal P1 GTR converted by Lanzante will run up the Festival of Speed hill. Not only will it be the first opportunity for many to see a road-prepped P1 GTR, it's also going for the road car record. Rude not to, right? And Kenny Brack is driving... One to get in your Goodwood itinerary now!
In addition to those hill runs, McLaren House will again be on the lawns with a host of modern and classic McLarens. Not long to wait now!