To kickstart the mclaren automotive driver development programme, four promising british drivers have been selected from an existing stable of. Blomqvist joins mclaren young driver programme f1 news. Mclaren expands motorsport offering with 720s gt3 motorsport. Mclaren automotive expands driver programme and confirms. Sergio, 20, from belo horizonte, brazil, is currently competing in formula 2, and will work closely with team as part of his development. The first season, which starred former mclaren driver lewis hamilton aired from the 2012 british grand prix. Perez going elsewhere and therefore leaving space for ocon within force india alongside stroll, or. Formula ford festival champion in 2018 smith added his name to the list of winners for the formula ford festival that includes mark webber, jenson button, and nick tandy. In 20, alain won the coveted auto sport switzerland young driver award. Mclaren speedtail hits 250 mph, making it the fastest mclaren. The mclaren automotive driver development programme will once again see four of the most exciting youngsters in motorsport fighting for top honours at the wheel of a mclaren 570s gt4.
The prize offers winners once in a lifetime experiences and prizes including a seat on the mclaren shadow esports team and access to the mclaren dna driver development programme. The driver development programme is an extremely important part of the motorsport landscape at mclaren automotive, and it is becoming stronger with. Three new drivers have been selected for a scheme launched just over a year ago as. And its just this personal touch that those expecting delivery of a mclaren p1 gtr will be getting, as the woking manufacturer reveals details of its customer driver development program. Having been shortlisted after an impressive 2019 season, katie milner, michael benyahia, harry hayek and alain valente shone during the assessment programme to secure one of the four race seats for the 2020 season. Former red bull junior team member sergio sette camara will return to the formula 1 fold next season after mclaren confirmed his role as their test and development driver for 2019. Mclaren ddp members join tolman for 2020 gt4 programme katie milner, michael benyahia, harry hayek and alain valente split across two 570s gt4s tolman motorsports 2020 british gt4 lineup will once again feature four mclaren automotive driver development programme members following confirmation of the manufacturers new junior. Mclaren speedtail hits 250 mph, making it the fastest. Dec 23, 2019 the dynamic development programme for the fastest and most technically advanced mclaren ever has concluded in fitting fashion with mclaren chief test driver, kenny brack, taking the new speedtail. Jordan collard joins mclaren driver development programme for.
In 2019, brdc rising star and 2018 clio cup driver james dorlin, 2018 mini challenge rookie champion and rising star jordan collard and formula ford festival winner josh smith will join returnee. This years group of shortlisted drivers was the largest we have ever assessed and it was a truly global mix, which is great to see. In addition to going racing with mclaren, the champion will have a custom simracing set up installed in their home with help from mclaren shadow project partners, logitech g and alienware. Nov 24, 2017 mclaren is opening the driver development programme to find young motorsport talent the 720s gt3 will meet its customers through a new network of motorsport dealers that will retail road and track. Confirming his place as one of the rising young talents in british. Mercedes will reevaluate junior programme if drivers don. Nov 21, 2017 to kickstart the mclaren automotive driver development programme, four promising british drivers have been selected from an existing stable of driving talent connected with mclaren who will compete in pairs driving two 570s gt4 cars during 2018.
Mclaren launches driver development program for p1 gtr aol. This years group of shortlisted drivers was the largest we have ever assessed and it. Explores its reputation for nurturing junior racing drivers from karting, all the way through. Dec 05, 2019 the mclaren automotive driver development programme enters its third year in 2020 and the four drivers selected have been revealed. The aim of the driver development programme is an extremely important part of the motorsport landscape at mclaren automotive, and it is. Dec 19, 2018 mclaren signs new drivers to gt junior scheme. Mclaren automotive signs new drivers to driver development scheme. Sette camara joins mclaren young driver programme mclaren. Mclaren ddp members join tolman for 2020 gt4 programme. Mclaren automotive confirms driver development programme selection for 2020 season. The mclaren automotive driver development programme enters its third year in 2020 and, once again, will see four of the most exciting. Dec 16, 2019 the mclaren academy driver categorisation introduces a natural step for young drivers progressing from the driver development programme, which enters its third year in 2020.
Mclaren automotive have confirmed the four drivers in their driver development programme for 2020, and one of thems an aussie harry hayek from sydney will join young drivers from the uk, usa and the czech republic in the programme that places young drivers behind the wheel of a mclaren 570s gt4 in the british gt championship. Mclaren gt, a new race car manufacturer which brings together the expertise of mclaren racing, mclaren automotive and crs racing, today unveiled its gt3 car and plans for a 2011 development program. Nov 21, 2017 mclaren automotive driver development programme a quartet of young drivers have been announced as joining the new 2018 mclaren automotive driver development programme. Maximumspeed runs at kennedy space center conclude. To kickstart the mclaren automotive driver development programme, four promising british drivers have been selected from an existing stable of driving talent connected with mclaren who will compete in pairs driving two 570s gt4 cars during 2018. The drivers were assessed across a number of different attributes both on and offtrack at the u. The mclaren academy driver categorisation introduces a natural step for young drivers progressing from the driver development programme, which enters its third year in 2020.
It was aired on sky sports f1 before the start of each formula one race. Dec 05, 2019 mclaren ddp members join tolman for 2020 gt4 programme katie milner, michael benyahia, harry hayek and alain valente split across two 570s gt4s tolman motorsports 2020 british gt4 lineup will once again feature four mclaren automotive driver development programme members following confirmation of the manufacturers new junior roster. He will also provide valuable support to its racing programme for 2019. Mclaren names 2019 junior development drivers sportscar365. The 18yearold, son of 1984 world rally champion stig, was shortlisted for the. These programmes are devised by racing teams, external companies and funded partnerships primarily to attract and develop future racing talent. May 10, 20 mclaren s sporting director sam michael gives an overview of the young driver development programme. Tolman motorsports 2020 british gt4 lineup will once again feature four mclaren automotive driver development programme members. Ollie wilkinson recruited to become a mclaren professional driver. Mclaren automotive announce customer motorsport programmes. After being launched by mclaren automotive in 2018, the driver development programme saw a milestone victory during the snetterton 300 race with a first victory, as jordan collard and lewis proctor took top honours. The driver development programme is an extremely important part of the motorsport landscape at mclaren automotive, and it is becoming stronger with each season.
Introduced for 2018, the initiative is designed to support and nurture young, upandcoming gt drivers, providing a base for a career in motorsport. Mclaren automotive continues its drive to develop future racing talent with confirmation of the drivers who will participate in its 2019 driver development programme ddp. The full press conference including the world premier of the next chapter in the mclaren lt story can now be viewed below. Mclaren automotive young driver programme 2020 news. Dec 19, 2019 mclaren automotive have confirmed the four drivers in their driver development programme for 2020, and one of thems an aussie harry hayek from sydney will join young drivers from the uk, usa and the czech republic in the programme that places young drivers behind the wheel of a mclaren 570s gt4 in the british gt championship. Mclaren academy driver introduced as a new level of progression from the driver development programme. Mclaren automotive will continue its driver development programme in 2019, and has announced its new lineup. The mclaren professional driver tier has been designed to give established talent and graduates of mclarens driver development programme the support and stage to advance their careers under the illustrious marques banner. The mclaren young driver programme, formerly known as mclaren driver development programme, mclaren mercedes young driver support programme. Meanwhile mclarens announcement that it would sign current formula 2 driver lando norris for 2019 was a further setback for ocon, blocking yet another suggested avenue for the frenchman. Three new drivers have been selected for a scheme launched just over a year ago as mclaren started to build up its own gt racing department to develop the new 720s gt3 car. The mclaren motor show was broadcast live from mtc in woking at 08.
James dorlin, josh smith and jordan collard join lewis. Three new drivers have been selected for a scheme launched just over a. Tooned is an animated cartoon by mclaren starring jenson button, fernando alonso and comedian alexander armstrong. Weve been following his progress for some time and believe he is a promising young talent with a real potential. Speaking about the chance to represent mclaren automotive, wilkinson said. Dec 19, 2018 mclaren automotive has announced the four drivers who will be part of the british manufacturers driver development program in 2019. Mercedes will reevaluate junior programme if drivers dont. Dan read tracks it down to chicago, and takes it for a drive. The development programme for the most powerful and most exclusive mclaren model todate has been stepped up over the winter months, with the limited edition mclaren p1 gtr being put through its paces across europe and the middle east. Blomqvist joins mclaren driver development programme. The mclaren young driver programme is most famous for bringing lewis hamilton into formula one nearly a decade after he approached mclaren team principal ron dennis and said one day i want to. Mclaren is opening the driver development programme to find young motorsport talent the 720s gt3 will meet its customers through a new network of motorsport dealers that will retail road and track. British driver tom blomqvist has joined mclarens driver development programme, the british squad said on wednesday. The mclaren young driver programme, formerly known as mclaren driver development programme, mclaren mercedes young driver support programme, and mclaren honda young driver programme, is a program created by mclaren.
The 1969 m6gt was bruce mclarens pioneering, lightweight, midengined v8 supercar. Im delighted to continue with the mclaren automotive driver development programme for a third season, said team owner christopher. In its seventh year, mclaren automotive now forms the largest part of the newly combined sports and technologybased mclaren group and has a workforce of around 2,100. The mclaren automotive driver development programme enters its third year in 2020 and, once again, will see four of the most exciting youngsters in motorsport fighting for top honours at the wheel of a mclaren 570s gt4. Mclaren sign up sergio sette camara to young driver programme. Vodafone mclaren mercedes has added teenager tom blomqvist, the son of 1984 world rally champion stig, to the select group of youngsters on its. Mclaren automotive driver development programme sportscar. The mclaren young driver programme aims to provide young drivers with. Mclaren dna is a natural field of operation for mclaren applied, existing at the intersection of several areas of expertise.
Josh smith is part of the 2019 mclaren driver development programme, racing in the british gt championship with tolman motorsport in the 570s gt4. Tom blomqvist joins mclarens driver development programme. Mclaren is pleased to announce that sergio sette camara has joined the mclaren young driver programme as test and development driver. Maximumspeed runs at kennedy space center conclude mclaren. Ahead of the start of production later this year, and the launch of the bespoke driver programme, the track. Jordan albertafter a successful spell in brdc f4, winning multiple races, 21yearold jordan albert moved into gt4 competition in the british gt championship in 2016. The new category will also be a first step for drivers showing promise and ability who are more senior than those eligible for the ddp. Mclaren racing mclaren driver development programme.
The brazilian, who has had a taste of f1 machinery before when he tested for toro rosso at silverstone back in 2016, has joined the mclaren young driver programme. Sergio sette camara joins mclaren young driver programme. Ultra highspeed test confirms hyper gt as the fastest mclaren road car ever. Mclaren confirms driver development programme selection. Nov 22, 2017 in 2018, a competition will be launched for drivers to participate in a 2019 international driver development programme run by mclaren automotive. Jordan collard joins mclaren driver development programme for 2019.
The 20yearold will become our test and development driver in 2019. A driver development program is a system or structure designed for young kart and race car drivers to learn and perfect their racing skills. British driver tom blomqvist has joined mclaren s driver development programme, the british squad said on wednesday. Dec 19, 2018 mclaren automotive continues its drive to develop future racing talent with confirmation of the drivers who will participate in its 2019 driver development programme ddp. In a highly successful debut year, albert took a class win in only his second race, and took a further podium later in his partial. Mclaren has announced that british teenager tom blomqvist, son of 1984 world rally champion stig blomqvist, has joined its driver development programme 18yearold blomqvist has made outstanding progress since graduating from karting in 2009. Mclaren automotive confirms driver development programme. Mclaren driver development programme 2020 download media report. Mclarens sporting director sam michael gives an overview of the young driver development programme. The mclaren automotive driver development programme enters its third year in 2020 and the four drivers selected have been revealed. A quartet of young drivers have been announced as joining the new 2018 mclaren automotive driver development programme. The dynamic development programme for the fastest and most technically advanced mclaren ever has concluded in fitting fashion with mclaren chief test driver, kenny brack, taking the new speedtail. He is young and eager to drive a formula one car, but is often forced to sit through ms lessons, which he finds boring.
The mclaren driver development programme aims to provide young drivers with. Tolman motorsport advances mclaren driver development. Mclaren automotive has announced the four drivers selected for the second year of its driver development programme. The 18yearold became the youngest ever driver to win the formula renault uk championship. It has been designed to offer yearbyyear guidance, assistance and endorsement to help promising young racers regardless of.
In 2018, a competition will be launched for drivers to participate in a 2019 international driver development programme run by mclaren automotive. Stigs son joins mclaren tom blomqvist, son of 1984 world rally champion stig blomqvist, has signed up to mclarens driver development programme. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. The mclaren young driver programme is most famous for bringing lewis hamilton into formula one nearly a decade after he approached mclaren team principal ron dennis and said one day i. Autosport mclaren driver development programme from 18 to. In 2010 he became the youngest driver ever to win the formula renault uk championship, a feat which earned him the british.
At mclaren applied, the science of human performance takes a natural born racer and makes them better. Dec 16, 2019 the mclaren professional driver tier has been designed to give established talent and graduates of mclarens driver development programme the support and stage to advance their careers under the illustrious marques banner. Mclaren automotive has announced the four drivers who will be part of the british manufacturers driver development program in 2019. The teams considerable experience in driver development has shown that succeeding at. Mclaren automotive signs new drivers to driver development. Dec 06, 2019 the driver development programme is an extremely important part of the motorsport landscape at mclaren automotive, and it is becoming stronger with each season. Mclaren confirms driver development programme selection for 2020. Were delighted to welcome sergio to mclaren and our young driver programme. Mclaren have announced that british driver tom blomqvist has joined their driver development programme.
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