VIDEO: Inside McLaren's First-Ever Recycled F1 Carbon Fiber

McLaren has always been at the forefront of carbon fiber development.

Dan Carney, Senior Editor

December 28, 2023

Go behind the scenes at McLaren Racing and discover how the team is manufacturing Formula 1 car components out of recycled carbon fiber (rCF) with innovative composites organization, V Carbon.

The cutting-edge material was trialed on the McLaren MCL60 at the US Grand Prix. This is the latest major step in our ambitious long-term goal to research and develop a fully circular F1 car.

About the Author(s)

Dan Carney

Senior Editor, Design News

Dan’s coverage of the auto industry over three decades has taken him to the racetracks, automotive engineering centers, vehicle simulators, wind tunnels, and crash-test labs of the world.

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