McLaren celebrates a monumental achievement at the Monaco Grand Prix, marking their 1000th race in Formula 1. This milestone makes them only the second team in F1 history, after Ferrari, to reach such a staggering figure. The Woking outfit's long and often tumultuous journey has been filled with extreme highs and lows since its 1966 debut. Ahead of this landmark event, F1 writers recalled some of their favorite moments from McLaren's storied past.
One particularly memorable example highlighted was Daniel Ricciardo's unexpected victory at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix. Despite a challenging inaugural season with the team, Ricciardo never lost faith, delivering a sensational performance at Monza to secure McLaren's first win in nearly a decade. That dominant 1-2 finish, with Lando Norris following close behind, wasn't just a shock result; it was a powerful statement for a team rebuilding its legacy. McLaren now aims to build on these historic achievements, using the milestone as motivation to push for even greater success in its next thousand races.
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