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  • Jenson Button drives McLaren P1 at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    McLaren has published a video with Formula One World Champion – Jenson Button driving the P1 at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

    Button also had a chance to drive the McLaren M8D Can-Am race car which he described as a “proper beast” that’s “so different from what we race these days.”

    McLaren P1 is powered by a modified 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 727HP (535 kW). The engine is combined with a KERS electric motor with 176HP (129 kW). The total power is 916HP (674 kW) at 7,500RPM and 900Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 6.9 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 17.0 seconds.

    The hybrid powertrain is connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. he electric motor can be used to power the car on its own, with an all-electric range of up to 20 km (12 miles) at an average speed of 50 km/h.

    The P1 also features a set of ultra-lightweight alloy wheels fitted with P-Zero Corsa tyres. Behind them, there is a specially developed carbon-ceramic brake system from Akebono.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyKvgzO7Okk

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  • 2010 Singapore Grand Prix – “… and the winner is Fernando Alonso”

    Fernando Alonso won Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday night. His teammate – Sebastian Vettel went on second place and third is Mark Webber, who extended his lead to 11 points.

    Mark Webber’s closest challenger is now Fernando Alonso, who has won the last two races from pole position.

    Hamilton’s MP4-25 came off worse, and he came close to writing off his title chances after retiring at mid-distance. “Let’s just hope myself or Jenson can do it,” said the 2008 world champion, who remains five points ahead of teammate Jenson Button’s sister car. ” (more…)

  • Jenson Button has new toy – Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR520 Estate

    Jenson Button, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team’s Formula One driver has picked up his exclusively special Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR520 Estate ride from Mercedes-Benz World. (more…)

  • McLaren MP4-12C at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    McLaren MP4-12C is may be the most eagerly expected car in the world. It will be presented for the first time to a public audience at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event takes place from Thursday 1- Sunday 4 July 2010.

    Current Formula 1 World Champion – Jenson Button and 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will drive the MP4-12C up Goodwood Hill on Saturday and Sunday respectively in the Supercar Run.

    The prototype was tested at Goodwood Motor Circuit in March this year. The VP9 Validation Prototype car, which will be driven by Jenson and Lewis is finished in traditional McLaren Orange. (more…)