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McLaren F1 team plan to revamp their Woking base the McLaren Technology Centre
The McLaren F1 team has received approval from the council to install a new state-of-the-art feature at their McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) base. The MTC in Woking, Surrey, covers over 124 acres and boasts a signature round glass-walled building set against a lake, designed by Norman Foster and opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004. McLaren’s expansion includes adding approximately 150 square meters to accommodate a new test rig for their F1 and World Endurance Championship cars to test engine, gearbox, and suspension performance. With track testing becoming more restricted, having their own test rig at the Woking base will allow McLaren to improve their cars on-site and support their growth strategy. The new facility is expected to begin construction within three years to meet McLaren’s technical and operational requirements for continued success and diversification in new markets.
