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	2022–2025	2026 (tentative)

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).

McLaren Mercedes (first era)

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 (second era)

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.

2022–2025

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

McLaren Mastercard

2026 (tentative)

On 28 August 2025, McLaren announced that they're reinstating naming rights for the first time since 2017, with the rights going to Mastercard from the 2026 season onwards.