Mclaren Technology group Innovations on Racing Series

Innovation resides at the heart of the McLaren Technology Group. Competing in the most technologically advanced racing series in the world requires dedication, creativity and a microscopic attention to detail.

McLaren Racing formulates and delivers an upgrade to the McLaren-Honda MP4-30 every 17 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and analyses 6.5 billion pieces of data from both cars over a race to work out where further improvements.

The relentless rate of development needed to remain at the pinnacle of motorsport has become second nature to a company that has been competing for over 50 years, & now seeded into every McLaren activity. Indeed, pioneering discovery and honing applications - the day-to-day stock-in-trade of the Group - are also delivering real-world benefits outside of motor racing.

McLaren Applied Technologies (MAT) harnesses the significant R&D, technical expertise and innovative spirit borne out of Formula 1, and applies its unique intellect and approach to improve the performance and product development of blue chip companies in other industries.

The car’s electric motor is developed under the aegis of McLaren Applied Technologies, cuts fuel consumption in urban areas, while also providing instant torque. It is, in fact, the very same motor that will soon power every car in the new Formula E racing series, and will no doubt influence the design (and popularity) of the electric vehicles of tomorrow.

Source: Mclaren Technology Services