What is the best McLaren F1 team era?

Founding-era pioneers, turbo-powered dynasties and a modern papaya revival — each chapter has its die-hard champions. Which era reigns supreme?

1

The Senna-Prost Honda Era (1988-1991)

The all-conquering MP4/4 years and the sport's most famous rivalry.

1000pts

BE

2

The Hamilton Era (2007-2008)

Lewis Hamilton's explosive arrival and dramatic 2008 world championship.

577pts

3

The Bruce McLaren Era (1966-1970)

The founding years when Bruce McLaren built and raced the team's first grand prix cars.

577pts

4

The TAG-Porsche Era (1984-1986)

The Niki Lauda and Alain Prost turbo dynasty that crushed the field with the MP4/2.

500pts

5

The M23 Era (1974-1976)

The Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt years that delivered McLaren's first titles.

300pts

6

The Hakkinen-Mercedes Era (1998-1999)

Mika Hakkinen's back-to-back titles aboard the silver-and-black MP4-13 and MP4-14.

166pts

7

The Papaya Resurgence (2024-2025)

The Norris and Piastri revival that returned McLaren to the front of the grid.

166pts