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McLaren is a Formula One team based in Woking, Surrey, UK. Founded in 1963 by New Zealander Bruce McLaren, McLaren is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race and Canadian-American Challenge Cup. The team is one of the most successful teams in Formula One, having won 162 races, 12 Drivers' Championships and 8 Constructors' Championships. The team were the first to design a car using a carbon fibre monocoque, which is now ubiquitous in its use by all teams.

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The new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive is seen at it's unveiling at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

The new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive is seen at it's unveiling at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

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British Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, left, and Jenson Button, right, unveil the new McLaren MP4-12C  Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

British Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, left, and Jenson Button, right, unveil the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

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British Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, left, and Jenson Button, right, unveil the new McLaren MP4-12C  Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

British Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, left, and Jenson Button, right, unveil the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

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Ron Dennis, Executive Chairman of McLaren Automotive, right, and Antony Sheriff, Managing Director are seen at the unveiling of the new McLaren MP4-12C  Automotive at  the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

Ron Dennis, Executive Chairman of McLaren Automotive, right, and Antony Sheriff, Managing Director are seen at the unveiling of the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

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Martin Whitmarsh, Team Principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes talks at the unveiling of the the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

Martin Whitmarsh, Team Principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes talks at the unveiling of the the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

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McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton is pictured on the grid of the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, before the start of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.

McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton is pictured on the grid of the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, before the start of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.

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McLaren Mercedes' British driver Jenson Button drives at the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.

McLaren Mercedes' British driver Jenson Button drives at the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes comes in for a pitstop during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes comes in for a pitstop during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Race winner Fernando Alonso (L) of Spain and Ferrari is congratulated by third placed Lewis Hamilton (R) of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes on the podium after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Race winner Fernando Alonso (L) of Spain and Ferrari is congratulated by third placed Lewis Hamilton (R) of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes on the podium after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes comes in for a pitstop during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes comes in for a pitstop during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes comes in for a pitstop during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes comes in for a pitstop during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso poses with his team mates in the paddock of the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won the race ahead of his Brazilian team mate Felipe Massa and McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton.

Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso poses with his team mates in the paddock of the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won the race ahead of his Brazilian team mate Felipe Massa and McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes celebrates on the podium after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes celebrates on the podium after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso poses with his trophy in the paddock of the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won the race ahead of his Brazilian team mate Felipe Massa and McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton.

Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso poses with his trophy in the paddock of the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won the race ahead of his Brazilian team mate Felipe Massa and McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton.

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Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso poses with his trophy in the paddock of the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won the race ahead of his Brazilian team mate Felipe Massa and McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton.

Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso poses with his trophy in the paddock of the Bahrain international circuit on March 14, 2010 in Manama, after the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won the race ahead of his Brazilian team mate Felipe Massa and McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton.

AFP 

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Jenson Button of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Jenson Button of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14:  Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

SAKIR, BAHRAIN - MARCH 14: Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 14, 2010 in Sakir, Bahrain.

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The new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive is seen at it's unveiling at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

The new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive is seen at it's unveiling at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

AP 

British Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, left, and Jenson Button, right, unveil the new McLaren MP4-12C  Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

British Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, left, and Jenson Button, right, unveil the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

AP 

British Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, left, and Jenson Button, right, unveil the new McLaren MP4-12C  Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

British Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, left, and Jenson Button, right, unveil the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

AP 

Ron Dennis, Executive Chairman of McLaren Automotive, right, and Antony Sheriff, Managing Director are seen at the unveiling of the new McLaren MP4-12C  Automotive at  the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

Ron Dennis, Executive Chairman of McLaren Automotive, right, and Antony Sheriff, Managing Director are seen at the unveiling of the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

AP 

Martin Whitmarsh, Team Principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes talks at the unveiling of the the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

Martin Whitmarsh, Team Principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes talks at the unveiling of the the new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars).

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