2006 World Cup Final (Italy vs France)
McLaren: second-oldest and second-most successful Formula One team.
McLaren Racing Limited, currently competing in Formula One as McLaren Mastercard F1 Team, is a British motor racing team based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, England.
Quick Facts
- Sport
- Association Football (Soccer)
- Teams
- Italy vs France
- Venue
- Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Date
- July 9, 2006
- Result
- Italy won on penalties after a 1-1 draw
Lore & Background
McLaren is best known as a Formula One chassis constructor, the second-oldest active team and the second-most successful Formula One team after Ferrari, having won races, 13 Drivers' Championships, and 10 Constructors' Championships. The team is a subsidiary of the McLaren Group, wholly owned by Mumtalakat Holding Company.
Reader's Guide
McLaren was founded by Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team made its Grand Prix debut at the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix, won its first Grand Prix at the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix, and took its first Formula One championships in an unclear year. The team currently uses Mercedes power.
Did You Know?
- McLaren is one of only three constructors, and the only team, to complete the Triple Crown of Motorsport (wins at the Indianapolis 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Monaco Grand Prix).
- The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix marked McLaren's 1000th Grand Prix entry, making them the second constructor after Ferrari to reach this milestone.
- McLaren also participates in Formula One esports, in which they won the 2022 championship.
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