McLaren is set to captivate audiences at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, showcasing an exceptional lineup of vehicles, including the McLaren Senna with Senna Sempre livery. This tribute to Ayrton Senna will take center stage at McLaren House, alongside a one-off MCL38 Formula 1 car created to honor Senna’s legacy at the Monaco Grand Prix. The festival runs from July 11-14.
McLaren Celebrates Senna and More at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Hand-painted by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the Senna Sempre livery is a vibrant tribute to Ayrton Senna, capturing his dynamic personality and drive for perfection. The livery will be displayed alongside the MCL38 Formula 1 car, with both vehicles celebrating Senna’s legacy and McLaren’s motorsport heritage.
Bruno Senna, Ayrton’s nephew, will drive the 1991 title-winning McLaren MP4/6 up the Goodwood hillclimb, and double McLaren Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen will showcase the Solus GT. McLaren’s first ever World Champion, Emerson Fittipaldi, will drive his 1974 title-winning McLaren M23, celebrating 50 years since McLaren’s first Formula 1 World Championship victories.
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The McLaren Artura Spider will make its UK dynamic debut, joined by the 750S, new McLaren GTS, and Ultimate Series heritage vehicles, including the McLaren Senna and McLaren P1. The Solus GT, following its Timed Shootout victory at the 2023 event, will also return to the hillclimb.
Michael Leiters, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive, stated:
“This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will see McLaren deliver another milestone event that will delight our fans and bring to life our immense racing heritage. These iconic cars, and incredible drivers, continue to inspire us and drive us to deliver supercars that push the boundaries of performance on road and track.”
About McLaren Automotive:
McLaren Automotive produces ultra high-performance, lightweight supercars. Headquartered at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, England, McLaren Automotive leverages over 60 years of racing performance to create exhilarating vehicles. The company’s portfolio includes GTS, supercar, Motorsport, and Ultimate models, assembled by hand at the McLaren Production Centre.
McLaren introduced the world’s first hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™, in 2013, followed by the McLaren Senna in 2018. In 2023, McLaren unveiled its lightest and most powerful series-production supercar, the 750S, and in early 2024, the brand introduced its first high-performance hybrid convertible, the Artura Spider.
About McLaren Group:
Founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren, the McLaren Group is a global leader in high-performance supercar production and elite motorsports, including Formula 1, INDYCAR, Formula E, and Extreme E. The Group is headquartered at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, England. With a reputation for innovation and technological excellence, McLaren is one of the UK’s largest independent companies.
Source: McLaren Celebrates Senna and More at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed
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