Silverstone Dynamic Testing

McLAREN W1

'1' LEGACY IN MOTION

Silverstone. A circuit etched into history. Now, the McLaren W1 makes its mark at the home of British motorsport.

The McLaren W1 in black driving at speed around a bend at the Silverstone track.

Driven by McLaren Automotive Test Driver Gareth Howell, W1 continues to undergo strenuous dynamic testing as part of our extensive development programme. Engineered to be pushed to its limits, the car is honed across some of the world’s most demanding roads and high-performance circuits - with Silverstone providing the perfect proving ground.

A McLaren engineer sat in the drivers seat of the McLaren W1 with their laptop open.

McLaren test driver Gareth Howell sat in the drivers seat of the McLaren W1 whilst smiling and preparing for the test drive.

A word from McLaren

"At Silverstone, we've been able to further fine-tune the W1's balance. The car's performance and control are simply next level."

Gareth Howell

Test Driver

PERFORMANCE IN MOTION, DEFINED BY THE REAL SUPERCAR

This is where the fastest-accelerating road-legal McLaren comes to life. 1,275PS from the all-new MHP-8 V8 hybrid powertrain sent through just the rear wheels. Born from racing and motorsport know-how, every lap round the iconic circuit is a pure demonstration of performance, precision and control.

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