If you have a McLaren (or two) in your garage, there are multiple ways to maximize the fun with your exotic car. Even folks looking forward to buying their first McLaren can still experience what these amazing cars can offer.
McLaren Automotive offers a suite of exclusive experiences designed to immerse enthusiasts in the brand's rich motorsport heritage and cutting-edge performance. Two standout programs - Pure McLaren and Monaco Formula 1 Hospitality - provide unparalleled access to the world of McLaren, blending luxury with adrenaline-pumping action.
Pure McLaren
Pure McLaren events are designed for driving enthusiasts seeking to experience McLaren vehicles on some of the world's most famous racetracks. Participants can drive McLaren models, such as the 720S or Artura, under the guidance of professional instructors. The program caters to various skill levels, from novices aiming to improve their driving techniques to seasoned drivers aspiring to enter competitive racing.
For McLaren owners, the "Owner: Road Car" program provides a full day on the track with their own vehicle, including personalized coaching and technical support. The "Performance Academy: Road Car" offers an intensive training experience, combining multiple track sessions with data analysis and classroom instruction aimed at honing driving skills to a professional level.
Each Pure McLaren event is complemented by VIP hospitality, including gourmet meals, refreshments, and, in some cases, accommodation and evening events, ensuring a comprehensive and luxurious experience. Before COVID, the Pure McLaren experience had destinations in the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, but the number of tracks has been reduced.
However, the best experiences are still on the calendar. These include the Silverstone Experience, where you get to drive a McLaren at the track that famously hosts the British Grand Prix.
If you're a fan of driving on ice, the Arctic Experience is the one for you. If you're going to attend, you have to be comfortable with driving on the frozen lakes of Inari in Northern Finland (or somewhere else close to the Arctic Circle).
If you can get past that, you don't need to worry about your driving ability. Less experienced drivers will benefit from one-on-one instructions from a McLaren driving coach who will show you the ropes to make you confidently drift the car around the powdery surface.
Of course, the fun doesn't end with driving on the ice. After the track fun, guests are treated to Gourmet dining at a 5-star hotel and can choose to engage in other snow activities.
Monaco Formula 1 Hospitality
We all know the Monaco Grand Prix is considered to be the most glamorous on the calendar. Most auto manufacturers involved in F1 have hospitality packages for the race and that includes McLaren.
The Woking-based automaker's Monaco Grand Prix Hospitality experience offers guests premium access to this iconic event. Attendees enjoy exclusive viewing areas, gourmet dining, and the opportunity to interact with McLaren team members, offering an insider's perspective on the race weekend.
Packages include accommodation at luxury hotels in Monte Carlo, including Hotel de Paris, Hotel Hermitage, and the iconic Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel (there's no better place to enjoy the cars drive by the Fairmont hairpin).
Pricing ranges from £9,950 per person for the hospitality-only option hosted on the terrace of Hotel Hermitage to the full weekend package, which costs £23,500 per person or £29,950 per couple. Additional options, like helicopter transfers and extended stays, are available to tailor the experience for maximum fun.
