Jenson & Lewis in the McLaren museum - video
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what a garage, I'd love to be shown around there......Many years ago at the old Mclaren HQ I, and a party of chaps from my motor club, were given a tour of the facility. Talk about redefining the meaning of the word 'professionalism'. Absolutely nothing left to chance and we were told that any piece designed and made for the cars was kept- even if the piece never got used.
There are very few Mclaren not in the company's possession but there are a couple out in Japan with Honda.
One of these was brought back from Japan for one Goodwood FoS and was promptly stoofed, front and back, into the tyre bales. McLaren had the parts out of store and managed to repair the car at the FoS.
There are very few Mclaren not in the company's possession but there are a couple out in Japan with Honda.
One of these was brought back from Japan for one Goodwood FoS and was promptly stoofed, front and back, into the tyre bales. McLaren had the parts out of store and managed to repair the car at the FoS.
Its nice to see the modern lot still take alot from the past, Hamilton in particular seems to have an awestruck moment when he realises quite what that car driven by that driver represents for the sport.
Nice to see Mclaren doing this sort of thing, they really should get the old cars out for demos more, Lotus did a good job at snetterton of putting some current F1 guys into old classics. I'm surprised we dont see more of that sort of thing from Ferrari given thier powerful brand and history, i guess they want to look forward not back.
Nice to see Mclaren doing this sort of thing, they really should get the old cars out for demos more, Lotus did a good job at snetterton of putting some current F1 guys into old classics. I'm surprised we dont see more of that sort of thing from Ferrari given thier powerful brand and history, i guess they want to look forward not back.
Edited by Forbes82 on Wednesday 30th June 17:02
The cynic in me assumes it scripted/acted but I hope/think they really are nice guys genuinely having a great time.
That said I feel alittle sad to see so many great cars hidden away out of sight, unused... I know Ron likes to keep Everything they build/win but surely they would be better in Museams or doing demo work (I guess thats expensive) but then I'd imagine storing 100's of classic, priceless F1 cars isn't cheap either?
That said I feel alittle sad to see so many great cars hidden away out of sight, unused... I know Ron likes to keep Everything they build/win but surely they would be better in Museams or doing demo work (I guess thats expensive) but then I'd imagine storing 100's of classic, priceless F1 cars isn't cheap either?
Eric Mc said:
Very nice.
Just as youl'd like the pair to be. I hope it reflects reality.
i think you can really see in Lewis's eyes what sitting in Senna's car did to him.Just as youl'd like the pair to be. I hope it reflects reality.
quiet an emotional moment for him. i also think you can tell Senna wasn't such an idol for Jenson. He's in awe of Mclarens accomplishments (comment on 1-2 on the cars) more than any one driver.
i do believe this is real, and hope they continue to be this 'chummy' throughout the season
Forbes82 said:
Its nice to see the modern lot still take alot from the past, Hamilton in particular seems to have an awestruck moment when he realises quite what that car driven by that driver represents for the sport.
Nice to see Mclaren doing this sort of thing, they really should get the old cars out for demos more, Lotus did a good job atsilverstone Snetterton of putting some current F1 guys into old classics. I'm surprised we dont see more of that sort of thing from Ferrari given thier powerful brand and history, i guess they want to look forward not back.
EFANice to see Mclaren doing this sort of thing, they really should get the old cars out for demos more, Lotus did a good job at
Ferrari do (or used) to do a day at the end of the season in Italy with the Ferrari challenge and some of their old and current cars and the current drivers, not sure if they still do though
I just love that first 5 seconds of the film. an amazing warehouse!
Does anyone know how far back the cars they have kept go?
Do they also retain all the moulds for the carbon fibre and all the tooling for the cars manufacture?
I read somewhere that Ron Dennis bought an old McLaren Indycar back because they didnt have one in their collection.
I hope they have a good fire extinguisher system on that building! it would be such a shame for that lot to go up.
Peter
Does anyone know how far back the cars they have kept go?
Do they also retain all the moulds for the carbon fibre and all the tooling for the cars manufacture?
I read somewhere that Ron Dennis bought an old McLaren Indycar back because they didnt have one in their collection.
I hope they have a good fire extinguisher system on that building! it would be such a shame for that lot to go up.
Peter
CNHSS1 said:
jensons idol was Prost, and he picked out the Prost car in the vid. Good to see that even through all the money, PR spin and boll8cks that is modern F1, they are still two pure racers at heart 
Are we to expect fireworks at the first corner of this years Japanese GP at Suzuka then? 
_Batty_ said:
Eric Mc said:
Very nice.
Just as youl'd like the pair to be. I hope it reflects reality.
i think you can really see in Lewis's eyes what sitting in Senna's car did to him.Just as youl'd like the pair to be. I hope it reflects reality.
quiet an emotional moment for him. i also think you can tell Senna wasn't such an idol for Jenson. He's in awe of Mclarens accomplishments (comment on 1-2 on the cars) more than any one driver.
i do believe this is real, and hope they continue to be this 'chummy' throughout the season
I really want to visit that garage!
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