Mclaren team who use mercedes power plants also announced that lewiss empty seat will be taken by a promising young driver, sergio perez. He became a race driver for williams in 2000, giving him over a decade of experience in the sport. Used 2012 mclaren mp412c for sale with photos cargurus. 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 lewis proctor, for a race programme in 570s gt4s. The name certainly rolls off the tongue better than ford mustang asc mclaren, and. As its names suggest, the award is backed by aston martin, motorsport magazine autosport, and the british racing drivers club brdc. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 432 mclaren models nationwide. Kevin jan magnussen born 5 october 1992 is a danish racing driver, currently driving for the. 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 mclaren 12c may not look as exotic as a ferrari 458, and unless youre a racing fan, the mclaren name may not mean much, but the 12c is nonetheless a bona fide supercar. All mclaren drivers used the ford cosworth engines. Home, car news by brand ford news chevrolet news hyundai news. The mclaren mp412c needed only 100 yards to make clear that. The mclaren young driver programme is most famous for bringing lewis.
Rare ford mustang asc mclaren is a piece of 80s history. Jimmie johnson and fernando alonso car swap youtube. Ford v ferrari 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Scottish born coulthard started racing in karts aged eight before rising through the single seater ranks. Further successes followed until jenson became the youngest driver ever to win the european super a championship, aged just 17. The son of fourtime le mans gt class winner, gm factory driver and former formula one driver jan magnussen, kevin magnussen came up through mclaren formula one teams young driver programme and drove for mclaren. Following the f1 season finale, fernando alonso car swapped with seventime nascar world champion jimmie johnson at the bahrain international circuit. He scored a podium on debut, but was outperformed by team mate jenson button over the course of the year. Well help you find great deals among the millions of vehicles available nationwide on cargurus, and well provide you with.
The 2021 mclaren 765lt is a lighter, longer, and quicker version of the 720s, but the longtail version is also emptier, nosier, and pricier. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 42 mp412c models nationwide. Young driver amr was a new team created specifically to compete in the 2010 fia gt1 world championship and the 24h le mans endurance race. Victor of the mclaren autosport brdc young driver of the year award in 1998, button got his first taste of formula one testing a mclaren in 1999.
The ford focus st is fun even when you have a mclaren in your garage. With a father who is also a former f1 driver who even took part in one race for mclaren, kevin magnussen comes in to the sport with a lot of expectation on his shoulders. He raced in formula ford in 1989 and went on to win the inaugural mclaren autosport young driver of the year award, the prize of which is a test with the mclaren formula one team. The aston martin autosport brdc award is an award set up in 1989 to reward and recognise young racing drivers from the uk. Even though having a dream driver couple with 2 world champions fernando alonso and jenson button, the engine will not be powerful then it is. Ford is not the seller of the parts offered for sale on this website. The mclaren p1 follows in the footsteps of the iconic mclaren f1, the car that pushed boundaries further than any of its rivals. We contested our first formula 1 race in 1966 and won our first f1 grand prix in belgium in 1968. We have 78 mclaren 570s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 48 1owner cars, and 63 personal use cars. Read on for more on the 2012 maclaren mp412c in this first drive article brought to you by the. The following year he moved to cars and won the british formula ford championship, which helped him win the prestigious mclaren autosport brdc young driver award. Mclaren to replace sergio perez with kevin magnussen in. Mclaren autosport brdc young driver of the year award. The highlight of the programme is lewis hamilton, who was part of the programme since his karting days.
The ford parts online purchasing website this website or is brought to you by ford motor company ford together with the ford or lincoln mercury dealership that you select as your preferred dealer dealer. The mclaren 12c gt3 made its competitive debut in 2012, securing four championship titles, 60 race victories and 123 podiums with customer teams globally. He joined the junior programme in 2010 and impressed when he got behind the wheel at the abu dhabi young driver test at the end of 2012. Mclaren young driver programme, nuorten kilpaautoilijoiden kehitysohjelma. After impressing in danish formula ford and formula renault 2. The following year he moved to cars and won the british formula ford. The son of fourtime le mans gt class winner, gm factory driver and former formula one driver jan magnussen, kevin magnussen came up through mclaren formula one teams young driver programme and drove for mclaren in the 2014 formula one world championship and has driven for. Latest news from mclaren racing, mclaren automotive, mclaren applied, mclaren esports and mclaren careers.
One teams young driver programme and drove for mclaren in the 2014 formula. In 2012, mclaren won the first race of the year in australia with a finish for button and hamilton. Kevin magnussens decision to join mclaren is a risk. The engine and transmission do their business without a fuss. The aston martin autosport brdc young driver of the year award aims to boost the prospects of young british racing talent and find the next formula 1 star. It has been designed to offer yearbyyear guidance, assistance and endorsement to help promising young racers regardless of nationality to climb the motorsport. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Racedepartment blurring the line between real and virtual motorsports.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The 2012 fiesta is neither the fastest nor slowest car in its. The mclaren mp412c gt3 was the first mclaren car built for fia gt series racing since the mclaren f1 gtr finished production in 1997. The ford focus st is fun even when you have a mclaren in. Since then, mclaren have supported youth, through their bespoke young driver programme and playing a role in founding, funding and running the mclaren autosport brdc young driver award scheme, past winners of which include jenson button and david coulthard. The mclaren young driver programme, formerly known as mclaren driver development programme, mclaren mercedes young driver support programme.
A recent survey completed by ford of 9,500 young drivers showed concerning results, with most drivers admitting to speeding and two in. It has been designed to offer yearbyyear guidance, assistance and endorsement to help promising young racers regardless of nationality to climb the motorsport ladder. Winning isnt everything, the legendary green bay packers coach vince lombardi used to posit. From the beginning young driver amr has been constructed with proven winners from the top down, and each member of staff is an experienced professional from the international world of racing, management, engineering, pr, advertising and. Kevin jan magnussen born 5 october 1992 is a danish racing driver, currently driving for the haas f1 team. Became the 24th recipient of the mclaren autosport brdc award in 2012 and the youngest yet at 17 years, five months and 16 days old.
Ford has added a drivers armrest as standard across the lineup to increase driver comfort. Watch out, they have aggressive goals to add more exotic cars to their portfolio to take on the competition. Although a used mclaren for sale doesnt hold resale value as well as other exotic cars in the space, the british supercar company is building a large customer base with a loyal following. Further successes followed until jenson became the youngest driver ever to win the. Ford cosworth toimitti tallille moottorit vuonna 1993 ja peugeot vuonna 1994. There is so much about the mclaren mp412c thats working with the driver to make certain that he or she has a. Read on to get a first look at the 2012 mclaren mp412c in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. The team had a dramatic 2015 f1 season, in which mclaren had to settle for 9th position in the constructors championship. Though young drivers in these programs are often bound to the teams. Search preowned 2012 mclaren mp412c listings to find the best local deals. Mclaren automotive has announced the four drivers selected for the second year of its driver development programme. As of 9 march 2020, there are no drivers currently signed to the.
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