McLaren F1 Team

1963–1965	1965–1967	1967–1972	1972–1974	1974–1975	1976–1990	1991–1993
1993	1994	1995–1997	1997–2005	2006–2007	2007–2013	2014
2015–2017	2018	2019–2020	2021	2022–present

McLaren is a British Formula One team founded by New Zealand-born Bruce McLaren in 1963.

Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Team

1963–1965

1965–1967

The "McLaren Crest" was designed by Michael Turner in 1964. A kiwi appeared on this logo, denoting the origin of the founder (as Bruce McLaren was from New Zealand).

1967–1972

In 1967, the "crest" evolved to the infamous "Speedy Kiwi", a more stylized version of the bird.

Yardley Team McLaren

1972–1974

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Marlboro Team Texaco

1974–1975

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​​​​Marlboro Team McLaren

1976–1990

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Marlboro McLaren Honda

1991–1993

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In 1991, Honda (who had been supplying engines to the team since 1988) was added to the team’s name.

Marlboro McLaren

1993

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Marlboro McLaren Peugeot

1994

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Marlboro McLaren Mercedes

1995–1997

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West McLaren Mercedes

1997–2005

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In 1997, the longest ever sponsorship deal in Formula 1 history ended, with McLaren moving from Marlboro to West (another tobacco company).

Team McLaren Mercedes

2006–2007

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In 2006 tobacco sponsorship in Formula One was banned; hence, McLaren lost their main sponsor.

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

2007–2013

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McLaren Mercedes

2014

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McLaren Honda

2015–2017

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McLaren

2018

In 2017, McLaren announced Renault as their engine supplier for 2018 after a disastrous three years with Honda.

2019–2020

2021

In 2021, McLaren redesigned their logo, changing the marque to a papaya colour and making the font slimmer. This was part of the team's rebranding for the year, including a switch to Mercedes engines in their cars for the first time in 7 years.

2022–present

On February 11, 2022, McLaren quietly updated their logo after reveal of their 2022 racing cars livery with a new darker papaya colour.