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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
DP WORLD SMART LOGISTICS NETWORK DELIVERS McLAREN RACING CAR TO FANS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE
From Pit Lane to Piccadilly: World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2027 show car delivered from the circuit des 24 Heures du Mans to the F1 team's McLaren Technology Centre for fan festival. Two destinations, 633 kilometres, one channel crossing - all in four days through the power of smart logistics LONDON, July 28, 2025 /CNW/ -- Global logistics leader DP World and the McLaren F1 Team joined forces to deliver a feat of logistics and an unforgettable fan experience in London during the British Grand Prix week. In a bold demonstration of the power of smart logistics, DP World orchestrated the time-critical delivery of McLaren Racing's newly unveiled WEC 2027 show car from the Circuit de 24 Heures du Mans in France, to the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, before the car made its way to the first ever Racing Live: London event in Trafalgar Square. Stephen Whittingham, Executive Vice President, North Europe, at DP World, said: "The logistics operation was a test of precision and timing, which saw DP World deploy a bespoke, temperature-controlled glass container to ensure the safe and secure transit of McLaren Racing's WEC show car under tight deadlines." "Leveraging our expansive European network, the move was executed seamlessly by our expert logistics teams, underscoring the company's capabilities in supporting high-value, sensitive cargo for the automotive and motorsports industries." The WEC 2027 show car's final destination, McLaren Racing Live: London, was set against the iconic backdrop of Trafalgar Square and brought the energy of Formula 1 to the Capital's centre. As part of the fan experience, DP World partnered with the McLaren F1 Team to create the 'Pit Stop Challenge' using one of the McLaren Formula 1 Team show cars. The challenge saw more than a thousand racing fans take up the chance to step into the shoes of a McLaren pit crew member and attempt a tyre change at the speed of a real F1 team. Queues stretched over an hour as fans eagerly awaited their chance to get hands-on with the dynamic show car of the current Constructors' Championship leaders. About DP World DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 115,600 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW Our partnerships Our global sports partnerships in Golf, Cricket, Formula 1 and Sailing showcase our leadership in supply chain transformation. From delivering SailGP to supporting the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup and The Ryder Cup, DP World simplifies logistics, drives performance and changes what's possible. Our partnership with McLaren Racing As the team's Official Logistics Partner, our global reach and capabilities allow us to bridge the most complex supplier networks in Formula 1 and beyond. From next-generation blockchain technology to seamlessly connected multi-modal solutions, we consult with McLaren Racing to deliver efficiently and sustainably, so they're always race-ready. About McLaren Racing McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 21 Formula 1 world championships, 197 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt. McLaren Racing competes across five racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team with drivers Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard, and F1 Academy with Driver Development programme member Ella Lloyd. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow. committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Piastri wins rain-hit F1 Belgian GP to extend title lead
BEIJING: McLaren's Oscar Piastri prevailed in a rain affected Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday, overtaking teammate Lando Norris on the opening racing lap to score his sixth win of 2025 and extend his championship lead. McLaren's 1-2 finish solidified the Woking-based squad's dominance all weekend long, and came after a 90-minute start delay caused by heavy rain and poor visibility. Race control suspended the formation lap behind the safety car after half a lap, sending the field back to the pits before resuming with multiple laps under the safety car. When green flag racing finally began, Piastri launched past pole-sitter Norris through Eau Rouge into Les Combes in a decisive move that set the tone for the rest of the Grand Prix. Piastri and Norris both adopted a one-stop strategy, switching from intermediates to slick tyres as the track began to dry. Piastri opted for medium tyres on lap 12 and rejoined ahead of Norris, who was obliged to wait an extra lap to make his stop and opted for hard tyres. Norris mounted a late charge as Piastri struggled with tyre degradation, and the Briton closed the gap between the two from eight seconds to just three by the start of the penultimate lap, setting the stage for an unlikely last-gasp challenge for the lead. However, Norris ran wide and lost momentum after the La Source hairpin as he began his 43rd lap of 44, ensuring Piastri was not threatened as he crossed the finish line 3.415 seconds clear of his teammate. Charles Leclerc secured third place for Ferrari, surviving intense early pressure from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who had to be content with fourth after having won Saturday's Sprint race in dry conditions. George Russell finished a disappointed fifth, bemoaning his performance as Mercedes' "worst of the season," and adding that the team must try to understand why its car struggled in conditions that should have suited its characteristics. Alex Albon took a solid sixth for Williams, and Leclerc's teammate Lewis Hamilton rose from a pit lane start to take seventh after an early switch to dry tyres paid dividends. Liam Lawson finished eighth for Racing Bulls, ahead of an impressive Gabriel Bortoleto in his Sauber, with Pierre Gasly rounding out the top ten for Alpine. After having been beaten by Norris in the previous two Grands Prix, Piastri's triumph in Belgium sees him extend his championship lead over his teammate to 16 points, with Verstappen a further 65 points adrift in what increasingly looks like an-McLaren battle for the title. McLaren's perfect day was the team's third 1-2 finish in a row and its sixth so far in 2025, and the papaya squad's current Constructors' Championship points tally of 516 is more than double that of second-placed Ferrari on 248, while Mercedes sits third on 220. The next round of the 2025 Formula 1 season is the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring near Budapest on August 3
Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Arrow McLaren details plans for revamped shop purchased from Andretti Global
INDIANAPOLIS — A couple weeks after getting the keys to their new home and already a ways into the demolition process, Arrow McLaren unveiled Thursday additional details to their reimagination of what was once Andretti Global's longtime race shop that the McLaren Racing-owned team took ownership of earlier this month. The shop at 7615 Zionsville Rd. on Indianapolis's northwest side will nearly triple the space that Arrow McLaren has long worked out of in a shop owned by original team owner Sam Schmidt, expanding from 33,000 square-feet to 86,000 by the time Arrow McLaren adds an additional 12,000 square-feet to Andretti's old space. Dillon Construction Group, the original builder of the shop ahead of what is now Andretti Global moving in in 1997, will manage the transformation project on both the interior and exterior of Arrow McLaren's new shop. Among the significant changes, Arrow McLaren will add an expanded lobby to "showcase the team's success and heritage," as well as a new second-floor mezzanine, an in-house fitness center and a new elevator to enhance accessibility. The larger space will help improve the team's workflow after having to operate out of a main shop with additional storage spaces elsewhere, with the team's gym and vinyl shop in a third location. What is a stone-colored exterior will also get a similar facelift with a black-and-papaya paint job to "align with McLaren Racing's brand identity," and the team plans to add additional windows and various architectural elements to modernize the space. "We're proud to begin the renovation and grow our footprint right here in Indianapolis," McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said. "The investment is a big step in our long-term growth, and this new facility will provide our team with state-of-the-art tools, equipment and space to keep pushing forward." At last week's Toronto IndyCar race weekend, Brown told IndyStar he views the team's new much-expanded space to be the final step in Arrow McLaren's several-year process of upgrading what had long been a midfield team capable of challenging for a win or two each season but never truly making a push for a championship. After linking up in a strategic alliance with Schmidt and Ric Peterson's IndyCar team months after the end of the 2019 IndyCar season, McLaren Racing took 75% ownership ahead of the 2022 campaign. Ahead of this season, the U.K.-based race program, headed by its storied Formula 1 team, took full ownership of the IndyCar team. On Arrow McLaren's growth: CEO Zak Brown says IndyCar must remain 'commercially viable' despite team's growth "This is a lot of little things just all coming together. I think the shop is going to do a lot for us, beyond just being a nice, shiny new shop," Brown told IndyStar. "People are going to be able to operate better. It'll bring everyone more energy, better communication. The car is what it is, but we have some technology we can bring in that the Penskes of the world have that we just don't have the space for. "I don't think there's a silver bullet, but it's just about continuing to move forward. I think we've got all the ingredients and have it stirred up, and we just haven't put it in the oven yet." Added team principal Tony Kanaan: "This is about being more efficient and it's going to gain us a lot more time where we can focus on things we need to fix. Right now, if we need a gearbox, we have to send two guys over to Brownsburg. Just logistics wise, there's a lot of wasting time because not everything's here. We're not building a wind tunnel in the shop, but the fact we can do everything inside that shop, rather than sending some stuff out and having to wait for it to come back; there's a lot of disruption. "That's actually more important to me than how are we going to try and reinvent the wheel to try and beat these other guys." Arrow McLaren plans to have its employees take their traditional winter break around the holidays and then return working out of the revamped new shop in early January 2026. Brown told IndyStar that if McLaren Racing were to decide to launch an IMSA sportscar program, such a team could operate out of its new location, though no team has been announced. Earlier this year, McLaren Racing announced its plans to pull out of Formula E at the end of this year and pursue a prototype World Endurance Championship program for 2027. Insider: How Andretti Global is making a midseason shop switch into IndyStar's old printing center In that vein, he says McLaren Racing is committed to IndyCar long-term as long as the sport continues to grow in ways and at a pace where Brown can continue to paint a picture of commercial viability to the company's board. "I'm in the offense, not defense mindset, so I'm going to do everything I can to make sure the sport grows and be vocal about it and be constructive and positive," Brown said of IndyCar 's need to continue to push boundaries and pursue growth over cost containment, one of his biggest criticisms of the sport in recent years. "If scenarios change and IndyCar didn't remain commercially viable because you've got bad races or you lose your TV partner, those questions will be asked."
News18
7 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
McLaren F1 integrates Freshworks Freshservice in new partnership deal
Last Updated: Chennai, Jul 23 (PTI) Nasdaq-listed Freshworks Inc signed a multi-year partnership with McLaren Racing, becoming an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team. As part of the partnership, McLaren will integrate Freshservice, the IT Service Management Solution (ITSM) from Freshworks, to boost productivity through more efficient and improved IT services. In a statement on Wednesday, Freshworks said it would support McLaren's IT team in reducing tech-related issues, enabling the team to maximise its focus on race track performance. Commenting on the partnership, Freshworks CEO Dennis Woodside said, 'We are partnering with McLaren Racing to optimise their IT operations, enhancing their critical support for winning performance. Our enterprise-grade solutions are designed for ease of implementation, use, and configuration—accelerating McLaren IT's capabilities with AI." Following the association, Freshworks branding will appear on McLaren Formula 1 race cars and team kits for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond, starting with the Belgian Grand Prix scheduled for later this week, the company said. PTI VIJ SSK VIJ SSK ROH Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Freshworks joins McLaren Formula 1 team as official partner
Freshworks has entered a multi-year agreement with McLaren Racing , becoming an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team. As part of the collaboration, McLaren has deployed Freshworks' IT service management (ITSM) tool, Freshservice , to streamline its global IT operations. The integration of Freshservice is aimed at helping McLaren manage service requests during its race calendar, which involves operations across multiple global locations. According to the team, the AI-based solution is designed to reduce technical issues, enabling McLaren's IT staff to support trackside performance through faster and more reliable service delivery. Freshworks branding will appear on McLaren's Formula 1 cars and team kits starting from the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix and will continue for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond. Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, said, 'Boosting our efficiencies off the track is a key factor in improving our performance on it. With industry-leading partners such as Freshworks, we're able to do just that, and I'm delighted to welcome them to the team.' Dennis Woodside, CEO of Freshworks, added, 'We partner with McLaren Racing to optimise their IT operations, enhancing their critical support for winning performance. Our enterprise-grade solutions are designed for ease of implementation, use, and configuration, accelerating McLaren IT's capabilities with AI. We're proud to deliver intuitive software that directly supports their mission to eliminate complexity on and off the track.' McLaren Racing was established in 1963 and has participated in Formula 1 since 1966. The team has won 21 Formula 1 world championships and continues to compete across multiple series, including INDYCAR, Formula E, F1 Academy, and sim racing.
