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2026
McLaren launches review into Oscar Piastri's unusual slow puncture at the Singapore Grand Prix
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella confirmed that Oscar Piastri's car suffered an 'unusual' slow puncture at the Singapore Grand Prix, forcing an early second pit stop, and that the cause was unknown. McLaren has launched a review of the incident and will work with Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli to investigate, saying the issue needs to be got 'on top of'.
2026
McLaren F1 announces deal with major company behind household brands
McLaren's Formula 1 team announced a deal with a major company behind household brands, according to a Motorsport.com headline; the identity of the partner company and deal terms are not specified in the available text.
2021
McLaren Chicago introduces VIP Loyalty Program
The McLaren Chicago dealership introduced a VIP Loyalty Program for its customers, offering benefits to McLaren car owners.
2021
Formula One faces criticism over Belgian Grand Prix
Formula One faced criticism after the Belgian Grand Prix was run for only a few laps behind the safety car and half-points were awarded. Drivers and McLaren boss Zak Brown criticized the outcome and called for the rules to be reviewed.
2021
McLaren announces sale of its Applied technology division
McLaren announced that it will sell its Applied technology division to Greybull Capital; the article said the deal was expected to be finalized by the end of August.
2021
McLaren secures £550 million investment
McLaren's road and racing car divisions received £550 million in new investment from new and existing investors. The article says £400 million came from funds managed by Ares Management Corporation and the Public Investment Fund, with the remaining £150 million from existing shareholders.
2021
PUBG Mobile and McLaren partnership
PUBG Mobile announced a partnership with McLaren featuring McLaren vehicle models and a McLaren 570S skin in the game.
2020
McLaren-themed Klipsch T5 II Sport earbuds introduced
McLaren F1 and Klipsch collaborated to introduce a special-edition true wireless earbud, the T5 II Sport McLaren Edition.
2020
OnePlus and McLaren end partnership
OnePlus and McLaren ended their partnership, which a McLaren spokesperson described as having come to its scheduled conclusion recently. The source does not specify the exact date.
2020
McLaren announces recall of 506 vehicles in China
McLaren Automotive (Shanghai) filed a recall plan covering 506 imported vehicles, with the recall scheduled to begin on May 10, 2020. The stated defect risk is that moisture under the fuel tank may increase corrosion, potentially causing fuel leakage and a fire hazard.
2020
McLaren announced a voluntary recall over possible fuel-tank corrosion
McLaren Automotive said it had chosen to undertake a voluntary safety recall of the 570GT, 720S Coupe and Spider, Senna and GT because of a risk of possible fuel-tank corrosion. Customers would be notified and advised to bring vehicles in for inspection and any necessary repairs free of charge.
2020
McLaren debuts Verdant Theme GT
McLaren debuted the Verdant Theme McLaren GT, featuring bespoke tri-tone green paintwork and a customized interior.
2020
Endurance Warranty extends sponsorship of Jarett Andretti's McLaren for 2020
Endurance Warranty announced that it would sponsor Jarett Andretti's No. 18 McLaren as primary sponsor in the 2020 Pirelli GT4 Americas Sprint class and appear as an associate sponsor on the No. 36 McLaren in Sprint X.
2020
McLaren and Unilever announce technical partnership
McLaren announced a multi-year technical partnership with Unilever covering engineering, digital and talent projects, with work starting in 2020.
2019
TUMI becomes McLaren's official travel partner
TUMI and McLaren announced a partnership under which TUMI will become the travel-luggage partner of the McLaren racing team and McLaren Automotive. The article also says a co-branded luggage collection is planned for the end of 2020.
2019
McLaren unveils the Elva supercar
McLaren unveiled the Elva, an open-topped roadster priced at $1.7 million; the company said the first cars were expected to be delivered near the end of 2020.
2019
McLaren Kuala Lumpur 3S facility unveiled
McLaren Automotive unveiled McLaren Kuala Lumpur, a sales, service and spare-parts facility in Glenmarie, Kuala Lumpur. The report described it as the brand’s sole retail presence in Malaysia and said it is operated by McFarren Supercars Sdn Bhd.
2019
McLaren launches the McLaren GT in Malaysia
McLaren launched the McLaren GT in conjunction with the unveiling ceremony for its Kuala Lumpur 3S centre. The model was described as the latest addition to the McLaren range and priced from RM908,000 before tax and options.
2019
Petrobras and McLaren end technical partnership and sponsorship
Petrobras and McLaren announced the end of the technical partnership and sponsorship they had developed together.