Autosport Retro
Telling the forgotten stories and unearthing the hidden gems from years gone by.
t remains one of Formula 1’s most tantalising "what-ifs". Ahead of its run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, we get up close with the mythical McLaren MP4/8B—a secret prototype combining McLaren's highly advanced 1993 chassis with a roaring Chrysler-backed Lamborghini V12.
Featuring exclusive insights from legendary McLaren designer Neil Oatley, discover how the team adapted to the sudden loss of Honda power, why Ayrton Senna was mesmerised by the raw torque of the 'McLambo' during secret tests, and the data-driven reason Ron Dennis ultimately walked away from the project.
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