McLaren competes in 1,000th Grand Prix at Monaco this weekend
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
McLaren is celebrating its 1,000th Grand Prix during the Monaco weekend, a significant milestone for the team. The team debuted in Formula 1 in 1966 with the M2B, driven by Bruce McLaren. Mika Häkkinen commemorates the occasion by driving the historic car on the track, underscoring McLaren's legacy of 203 race victories and numerous championships. The team continues to reflect on Bruce McLaren's impact and the spirit he instilled in the organization.
- •McLaren's 1,000th GP occurs in Monaco this weekend.
- •The team debuted in Formula 1 in 1966 with the M2B.
- •Mika Häkkinen drives the historic car for the milestone.
- •McLaren has 203 race wins and multiple championships.
- •The occasion celebrates Bruce McLaren's enduring legacy.
- 7:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘It’s like family’: team Bruce McLaren built is carved in his image as they mark 1,000th GP
"Driver died four years after founding McLaren but his legacy lives through his inspirational tenacity and team’s roll call of champions As the streets of Monaco echo to the roar of engines, history too will resonate long and loud in Monte Carlo this weekend. Allegiance be damned, it would take a heart of stone not to recognise McLaren’s achievement and contribution to the sport when the team that made their debut here in 1966 contest their 1000th grand prix. Bruce McLaren, the team’s founder, had brought his first F1 car, the M2B, to Monaco in 1966. On Thursday it was on the track once again, driven by their double world champion Mika Häkkinen to mark the team’s milestone race, having taken 203 victories, 13 drivers’ titles and 10 constructors’ championships. Continue reading...
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