Showing posts with label McLaren. Show all posts
Showing posts with label McLaren. Show all posts

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Neat!

This was the crew and I a month ago - trying to get some rad footage with a GoPro zip tied to a tripod leg at Mosport haha. Not too bad for our first attempt. I'm excited to do more of these ... with better gear.... and of course a lot more action!





I'll be sure to post more updates soon. For now, see more HERE



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Wednesday, 23 July 2014

2015 Honda NSX Spotted via Nurburgring

Guess who's finally come out to play on the ring?





I'm rather excited for this vehicle to make its way to the market, as the engineers at Honda have been continuously researching and implementing their Formula 1 technology into this car. V6 turbo [hybrid] ring any bells? 

Renault's version of their V6 Turbo power unit currently used in most F1 cars this season. 

Well it should, seeing as how Honda will be supplying McLaren with their engines in the 2015 season. 

McLaren MP4-29 (2014)



Excite! 

F1 GTR

Still the best McLaren has ever produced.

HITOTSUYAMA RACING Mclaren F1 GTR

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Formula E 2014/2014 Race Calendar

The inaugural calendar was proposed to the FIA during its World Motor Sport Council in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and will run from September 2014 to June 2015. Beijing will have the honour of hosting the world’s first fully-electric race while London is set to stage the season finale (Round 10) on 27th June 2015.

Three new venues have also been added from the original list of cities which was announced earlier this year (March). Uruguay’s picturesque beach resort of Punta del Este, the glamorous harbour of Monte Carlo and one of the world’s leading financial centres Hong Kong. These replace Rome, Rio de Janeiro and Bangkok which will instead be considered as candidate cities for the coming Formula E seasons.

After the opening round in Beijing, the 10 teams and 20 drivers of the FIA Formula E Championship will remain in Asia for Rounds 2 and 3, with Putrajaya, the federal administrative centre of Malaysia on 18th October 2014, followed by Hong Kong on 8th November 2014.

From here, the series heads to South America with Round 4 in Punta del Este, Uruguay, on 13th December 2014 before starting the New Year in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for Round 5 on 10th January. The series then heads to North America for Rounds 6 and 7 with Los Angeles on 14th February 2015 and Miami on 18th April 2015.

The season then moves to Europe for the final three rounds beginning with Monte Carlo, Monaco, on 9th May 2015 followed by the German capital of Berlin on 30th May 2015 where the former airport of Tempelhof has already been revealed as the circuit location. The inaugural season then reaches its climax in London, UK, on 27th June 2015.

The provisional calendar will now be considered by the FIA before being finalised during the December FIA World Motor Sport Council.
Alejandro Agag, CEO of Championship promoters Formula E Holdings, commented: “We’re very excited to be revealing our provisional calendar today and thankful to all the cities that have agreed to host our Formula E races, as well as those that had shown interest. Since launching the Championship last year we have received formal offers from more than 25 cities all over the world making choosing just 10 very difficult indeed. Today’s provisional calendar sees us race in the heart of some of the most well-known cities in the world providing a fantastic backdrop and showcasing electric vehicles in their favoured urban environments. We will now focus on finalising the design of each of the circuits as well as working closely with all our partners to ensure we deliver each of these events in the most sustainable way possible.”
Agag added: “To be in this position with one year still to go until the first race is a testament to the interest Formula E is generating around the world and the commitment cities have shown to clean mobility and sustainability, not to mention all the hardwork undertaken by our Operations Team. Today is a very exciting day for the future of motorsport and we can’t wait for the first race to begin!”

All Formula E events will feature a free practice session, qualifying session, one-hour race and live music concert taking place in a single day (Saturday) in order to minimise disruption to the city and its surrounding areas. Precise circuit layouts for each venue will be revealed at a later stage but all will use city-centre locations. Tickets for the first rounds will go on sale in 2014.

Formula E is a brand new FIA championship featuring Formula cars powered exclusively by electric energy –representing a vision for the future and serving as a framework for research and development around the electric vehicle. For the first season only, all 10 teams – each with two drivers – will compete using the new Spark-Renault SRT_01E car, unveiled earlier this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

2014/2015 FIA Formula E Championship – Provisional Calendar


  • Round 1 Beijing, China* 20th September 2014
  • Round 2 Putrajaya, Malaysia 18th October 2014
  • Round 3 Hong Kong, China 8th November 2014
  • Round 4 Punta del Este, Uruguay 13th December 2014
  • Round 5 Buenos Aires, Argentina 10th January 2015
  • Round 6 Los Angeles, USA 14th February 2015
  • Round 7 Miami, USA 18th April 2015
  • Round 8 Monte Carlo, Monaco* 9th May 2015
  • Round 9 Berlin, Germany 30th May 2015
  • Round 10 London, UK 27th June 2015

Saturday, 12 October 2013

Fight To Succeed

"To do something well is so worthwhile that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one's ability, for I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone."


- Bruce McLaren



Saturday, 9 March 2013

McLaren P1 Official

In a year that will surely see its fair share of celebrations from McLaren and its 50th anniversary, the English carmaker rejoices in the release of official production photos for it's highly anticipated P1 sportscar.



Deliciousness.



















Friday, 1 February 2013

McLaren P1



Simply put, the McLaren P1 is one of the most advanced, highly engineered cars ever to be built. I mean that. EVER.

McLaren P1

More research and development than the new 911 Turbo. More expensive than a Bugatti Veyron, and you can bet it will most likely destroy records around any road course they let this thing loose on.

At the Paris Motor Show in September 2012



This is the outcome of a McLaren MP4-12c making love to a fighter jet and then being injected with high grade heroin.

MP4-12c


Also,
MP4-12C GT3

The P1 is the ultimate successor to the infamous McLaren F1.
From front to back : McLaren F1 Roadcar, McLaren F1 LM,  McLaren F1 GT
McLaren F1 LM GTR
A company with more than 50 years heritage in racing (most notable Formula One). I'm definately excited to see more of this!

McLaren MP4-27 used in the 2012 season of F1. Drivers Lewis Hamilton (left) and Jenson Button stand behind. 

Bruce McLaren would be proud.

R.I.P