McLaren celebrates 1000th F1 race with gathering of stars in Monaco

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

McLaren celebrates 1000th F1 race with gathering of stars in Monaco
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McLaren commemorated its 1000th Formula 1 World Championship race in Monaco this weekend. The celebration included current and former McLaren drivers, such as Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, and Emerson Fittipaldi. A notable highlight was Mika Hakkinen taking the M2B, Bruce McLaren's 1966 car, for a demonstration lap. The event emphasized the rich history of the team alongside a showcase of the MCL40, which features special livery for the milestone. McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, expressed appreciation for the event and the collaboration of past and present stars.

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  • McLaren's 1000th race celebration takes place in Monaco.
  • Current and former stars, including Hamilton and Alonso, attend.
  • Mika Hakkinen drives the historic M2B car during the event.
  • Celebration coincides with the 60th anniversary of McLaren's debut.
  • McLaren launches a new hospitality base at the Monaco paddock.
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Monaco is a huge weekend for McLaren as the team celebrate their 1000th Formula 1 World Championship race, a milestone previously reached only by Ferrari.

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