Alonso has only confirmed that he wont be driving a mercedes powered car next season leaving three possibilities stays at ferarri, goes to mclaren or takes a sabbatical. On the 11th december 2014, mclaren honda, jenson button and fernando alonso were united at the mclaren technology centre for the first time. Dec 11, 2014 fernando alonso and jenson button named mclaren honda drivers for 2015 f1 season. The m c laren gt factory driver line up has been further strengthened with the addition of v8 supercars star, shane van gisbergen for the 2015 season. The mclaren 720s looks right at home on the harbourside in monte carlo, but its true home lies on the incredible roads directly north of here bruno. F1 2015 menu team and drivers 2014 codemasters youtube. Sep 06, 2014 by alan baldwin monza italy reuters mclaren are in no rush to decide their 2015 formula one driver lineup, and jenson buttons future, but will do so before the end of the season, group chairman ron dennis said on saturday.
Then it leaked out that mclaren s board would meet today to finalize. Mercedesamg continues with the same driver lineup of lewis hamilton and nico rosberg. Visit our cookie policy to find out more about our use of cookies and how to opt out. Mclaren to confirm f1 driver lineup will remain unchanged. Mclaren boss determined to name 2015 f1 driver lineup before. I hope to sort out our decision and driver lineup before the end of the season, said boullier. Read about the latest developments on the 2015 f1 driver market here. Fernando alonso replaced kevin magnussen at mclaren, returning to the team after he last raced for them in 2007. Mclaren announced the return of fernando alonso and retained jenson button for the 2015 formula one season on friday, giving the british team a lineup of former champions at the start of its. For one of the best supported teams in formula one, the 20 season isnt quite what mclaren.
The 25yearold new zealander joins rob bell, kevin estre, alvaro parente and bruno senna at the wokingbased manufacturer. One of f1s greatest partnerships ever reveals its new rocket. Imagine if mclaren and ferrari 2015 drivers lineup like that, what would have been. Mclaren aiming to set 2015 driver lineup before this seasons. That is the claim of boss eric boullier, after the teams lead driver. The team had previously said they would make the announcement. Mclaren the team to watch on driver front for 2015 lineup. Mclaren aims to announce 2015 lineup before end of season.
Meanwhile, jenson button and kevin magnussen remain in limbo until that. Mclaren formula 1 driver lando norris joins indycar. Mclaren honda unveils 2015 driver line up speedcafe. Founded in 1963 by famous formula 1 driver, bruce mclaren, mclaren s first supercar was meant for the track. Fernando alonso and jenson button named mclaren honda drivers. Dec 20, 2015 mclaren boss says its driver lineup is the best in f1. Where a driver had not been confirmed the occupant of the seat for 2014 is listed and marked tbc. It was built using hightech, lightweight aircraft materials to create a faster, nimbler and lighter version of the ford v8. Fernando alonso would not say gp2 engine and always won races with ferrari.
In an expected announcement later this week, arrow mclaren. Martin brundle questions ron dennis on mclarens 2015 driver. Earlier, it was expected that the british team would finally confirm the. After leaving fans in suspense for a driver lineup, it was finally announced by the team that fernando alonso and jenson button would be driving for the new mclaren honda team.
Model information mclaren 2015 2015 mclaren cars named after legendary racer bruce mclaren, mclaren automotive is a british brand that produces highend, highperformance exotic sports cars that go toetotoe with the very best supercars of italy like lamborghini and ferrari. Fernando alonso replaced kevin magnussen at mclaren, returning to. Likewise, the only transmission option is the sevenspeed dual clutch found in the rest of the mclaren lineup. Where a team have previously announced a driver has a contract with them for the continue reading 2018 f1 drivers and teams. Alonso misses one race through injury, allowing a topten debut for team protege stoffel vandoorne, who replaces jenson button for 2017. Ranking the top 10 mclaren drivers in history bleacher. Arrow mclaren racing sp expected to name drivers oward, askew. Its aggressive appearance tells you immediately that this thing is designed to destroy lap times. Mclaren to announce 2015 driver lineup in thursday press. Sep 06, 2014 mclaren to confirm f1 driver lineup will remain unchanged.
Partnering alain prost, niki lauda takes the drivers championship by half a point. Mclaren announced after yesterdays meeting todays board meeting has now concluded, and no decision has been taken with regard to our 2015 driver lineup. However, at the end of 20, after the teams worst season since 2004, whitmarsh was ousted. Used 2015 mclaren values select a 2015 mclaren model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. Join fernando alonso and jenson button as the 2015 mclaren driver lineup is confirmed at the mclaren technology centre. The 650s is officially an additional model in mclarens growing portfolio and the 12c, which launched the brands bid to compete with ferrari, lamborghini, and porsche at the top. A list of teams and drivers which have been confirmed or are expected to take part in the 2018 f1 season. Wanting to compete in the australasian tasman series, bruce approached his employers, but when team owner charles cooper. Im amazed that after more than 90 posts nobody has picked up on this one.
Mclaren s formula one driver lineup for 2015 includes two world champions in jenson button and fernando alonso. Jun 26, 2014 mclarens racing director eric boullier said wednesday all options are on the table in terms of the teams driver lineup for next year. Mclaren wont announce 2015 f1 driver lineup before. Consequently, up to two f1calibre drivers may find themselves without a seat next season. Mclaren the team to watch on driver front for 2015 lineup and beyond. Mclaren boss determined to name 2015 f1 driver lineup. Sep 06, 2014 mclaren group chairman ron dennis has promised he will announce his 2015 driver lineup before the end of the season.
Oct 14, 2014 mclaren aiming to set 2015 driver lineup before this seasons end. Where a driver had not been confirmed the occupant of the seat for 2017 is listed and marked tbc. Mercedes red bull williams ferrari mclaren force india toro rosso. Mclaren will reportedly announce tomorrow whether jenson button or kevin magnussen will retain their seats for the 2015 formula 1 season. Mclarens 2015 driver lineup photo gallery autoblog. In 1990 senna takes back the title and retains it in 1991. Skip to global nav skip to primary content skip to main content. View detailed pictures that accompany our mclaren s 2015 driver lineup article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Mclaren will not confirm the identity of their 2015 driver lineup until after the current season.
Announces allstar driver lineup mclaren honda is delighted to announce its new driver lineup for 2015. After plenty of uncertainty over whether button or magnussen would be retained for 2015, mclaren chairman and. Mclaren confirms alonsos return for 2015 formula 1 season news. Mclaren aims to announce 2015 lineup before end of.
Alonso remains a key driver to the 2015 silly season, but what of the key team. Mclaren formula 1 driver lando norris joining indycars iracing challenge saturday. Mclaren formula 1 driver lando norris becomes the latest special guest driver in indycars iracing challenge. After weeks of uncertainty, the mclaren honda formula one f1 team has finally announced their driver lineup for 2015. Mclaren initially said that theyd announce their formula one driver lineup for 2015 on december 1. Mclaren says points wont decide 2015 f1 driver lineup f1. The longawaited announcement had been expected before this weekends seasonending abu dhabi gp.
The mclaren gt factory driver line up has been further strengthened with the addition of v8 supercars star, shane van gisbergen for the 2015 season. Mclaren to wait until december to announce 2015 lineup. Feb 18, 2014 mclaren may say that its newfor2015 650s is a standalone model, but its really a muchimproved 12c wearing a p1 mask. While most of the interview consists of dennis brushing aside the interviewers questions about mclarens 2015. Mclaren are in no hurry to finalise their 2015 driver lineup and are assessing every strategy for the future, according to the teams racing director eric boullier. Bruce was a works driver for the british formula one team cooper with whom he had won three grands prix and come second in the 1960 world championship. Dec 11, 2014 mclaren announced the return of fernando alonso and retained jenson button for the 2015 formula one season on thursday, giving the british team a lineup of former champions at the start of its. Jenson buttons formula 1 future will become clear on thursday when mclaren announce their driver lineup for 2015 after weeks of wrangling. Mclaren boss eric boullier says that the team is on course to announce its drivers for 2015 before the end of this season.
The mclaren formula one team expects to name its 2015 driver lineup before the checkered flag waves in abu dhabi on nov. The driver lineups saw a couple of changes prior to the 2015 season and one more prior to the singapore grand prix. Nov 23, 2014 during the qualifying buildup martin brundle got on point with r. Mclarenhonda is delighted to announce its new driver lineup for 2015. The mclaren group chairman, ron dennis, was more coy on saturday when he announced that the 2015 driver lineup would be announced before the end of the season. Magnussen, who made his f1 debut in 2014, had appeared favourite to get the drive alongside alonso, but a.
The revived combination of mclaren and honda finds the current generation of power unit a tough nut to crack, resulting in an abysmal season despite two former champions jenson button and fernando alonso at the wheel. We invite you join us behind the doors of the mtc, as our new era in formula 1 begins. Current drivers jenson button and kevin magnussen are in limbo as dennis assesses the market to see who might be available. Mclaren to announce 2015 driver lineup in thursday. Mclaren signs alonso, button to drive for f1 team in 2015.
Autosport understands that fernando alonso has completed his deal to return to the team. Oct 30, 2019 when arrow mclaren sp announces its two drivers in the 2020 ntt indycar series, youth will not only be served, it will be showcased. Imagine if mclaren and ferrari 2015 drivers lineup like. The driver lineups saw a couple of changes prior to the 2015 season. Mclaren says points wont decide 2015 f1 driver lineup. Mclaren has officially unveiled fernando alonso and jenson button as its driver line up for the 2015 formula 1 season. Mclaren group chairman ron dennis has promised he will announce his 2015 driver lineup before the end of the season. Latest news from mclaren racing, mclaren automotive, mclaren applied, mclaren esports and mclaren careers. Mclaren the team to watch on driver front for 2015 lineup and. Kevin magnussen will remain an important part of the team, as test and reserve driver. Oct 15, 2014 mclaren is aiming to decide its 2015 driver lineup before the chequered flag waves in abu dhabi next month that is the claim of boss eric boullier, after the woking teams lead driver jenson button revealed that as recently as the suzuka race he was annoyed mclaren is leaving its decision so late. Nov 18, 2014 by alan baldwin london, nov 18 reuters mclaren will not announce their 2015 driver lineup until december, they said on tuesday. Named after formula 1 driver ayrton senna, the mclaren senna is a trackfocused hypercar.
In 1988 ayrton senna takes the title from his team mate alain prost, with honours reversed in 1989. Jenson button and everyone else is not amused with mclaren. Mclaren has dropped mercedes as an engine supplier in favor of a rekindling. Hondas motorsport boss yasuhisa arai insists that he will not discuss signing new drivers when he meets mclaren supremo ron dennis this weekend. The woking based team finally revealed its plans ending months of. Current drivers jenson button and kevin magnussen are in limbo as dennis. The team raced as mclaren honda for the first time since 1992 at the 2015 australian grand prix. Alain prost takes backtoback drivers championships for the team. Mclaren unveils mcl34 alongside new 2019 driver lineup. We drive the 641hp, 207mph mclaren 650s coupe and roadster the supercar the 12c always longed to be. Mclaren announced in 20 that they would be using honda engines from 2015 onwards, replacing mercedesbenz. Mclaren racing director eric boullier says jenson buttons points and qualifying tally against kevin magnussen is still not enough to guarantee him a place alongside fernando alonso in 2015. Oct 11, 2014 page 3 of 81 who will drive for mclaren in 2015.
Stay uptodate on the 2015 f1 driver lineup with f1 fanatic. The mclaren formula 1 team says it will not decide its 2015 driver lineup until next month at the earliest. Mclaren driver lineup undecided for 2015 sports mole. Dec 11, 2014 by alan baldwin london reuters mclaren could put a spring in jenson buttons step, or bring down the curtain on the 2009 world champions formula one career, on thursday when they are expected to announce their 2015 driver lineup. The mclaren senna gtr is the ultimate incarnation of the ultimate mclaren a car freed from all.
Mclaren formula one team remains silent on 2015 driver lineup. Perhaps a nod to new mclaren driver fernando alonsos long history with ferrari. Earlier, it was expected that the british team would finally confirm the open secret about fernando alonsos switch. After what seems like an eternity mclaren formula one has finally made a decision regarding its driver lineup for 2015. Magnussen, who made his f1 debut in 2014, had appeared favourite to get the drive alongside. During the qualifying buildup martin brundle got on point with r. Oct 15, 2014 the mclaren formula one team expects to name its 2015 driver lineup before the checkered flag waves in abu dhabi on nov. All options on the table for mclaren in looking towards its 2015 driver lineup. As previously reported, the official drivers for the mclaren honda f1 team. Mclaren gt strengthens driver lineup with shane van gisbergen.
Mclaren boss says its driver lineup is the best in f1. Now both button and magnussen will have to wait a while longer before their. Dec 11, 2014 view detailed pictures that accompany our mclaren s 2015 driver lineup article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Meanwhile fingers are crossed fernando alonso will return to the driver lineup after his crash in testing and subsequent concussion. F1 2015 codemasters pc xbox one ps4 hd 1080 60fps f1 2015 pc ultra settings f1 2015 gameplay f1 2015 drivers rosters 2014. Jan 30, 2015 click past the jump to read more about the 2015 mclaren honda mp430 race car. The mclaren formula one team will not announce its 2015 driver lineup on monday. Mclaren confirmed via twitter on tuesday that it will announce its 2015 driver lineup no earlier than december 1st and then followed up with a statement saying that the idea was to avoid. The mclaren group chairman, ron dennis, was more coy on saturday when he announced that the 2015 driver lineup would be announced. Meanwhile, jenson button and kevin magnussen remain in limbo until that decision is confirmed. Lewis hamilton nico rosberg daniel ricciardo valtteri bottas. Martin brundle questions ron dennis on mclarens 2015. Bruce mclaren motor racing was founded in 1963 by new zealander bruce mclaren. It is a rare occasion when we see two drivers with this much experience racing on the same team.
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