The company rules are quite rigid. Employees are required to clean up their desks before they leave at the end of the day. They are not allowed to bring cups of coffee or tea to their desks. Employees may not take pictures anywhere inside the building. And employees are asked to use alternate routes to circulate when special activities are held inside the MTC, such as the visit of partners, presence of VVIPs (very very...) or of potential buyers of the McLaren MP4-12C.
These rules may sound ridiculously stiff to some, but this is how Ron Dennis wants things to be done: Absolute perfection! And we must admit that it works.
Although the building looks a bit austere, everyone working inside is extremely passionate. Everyone is proud to work for one of the most successful Formula 1 teams. The proof is that several older employees, such as past pit crew memebers, still work at the MTC.
It's unfortunate that the McLaren Technology Center is not open to the public. In fact, it is normally completely sealed to visitors. Hordes of fans are regularly turned back at the security gate. For that reason, Auto123.com has been extremely privileged to visit it, and we are happy to share some memories with our readers!
The structure of the McLaren Group:
McLaren Racing
The core of the company, handling the Formula 1 programme, and employs some 700 persons.
McLaren Automotive
Founded in 1993, produced the McLaren F1, the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR and about to begin the production of the new McLaren MP4-12C supercar, the first production vehicle to be built from a one-piece composite monocoque.
McLaren Electronic Systems
Created 15 years ago and makes electronic systems used in NASCAR, IndyCar and other series, as well as the standard ECUs used by all F1 teams. Employs 150 people.
McLaren Applied Technologies
Began their work in 2004, and produces high-tech components issued from F1 such as the Beagle 2 Mars Lander landing structure, a composite knee-brace, a patient monitoring system that uses telemetry, and more.
McLaren Marketing
Handles all aspects of marketing. Department grew from 3 to 50 persons in just a few years, and manages 37 business partners.
These rules may sound ridiculously stiff to some, but this is how Ron Dennis wants things to be done: Absolute perfection! And we must admit that it works.
Although the building looks a bit austere, everyone working inside is extremely passionate. Everyone is proud to work for one of the most successful Formula 1 teams. The proof is that several older employees, such as past pit crew memebers, still work at the MTC.
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| Photo: McLaren Group |
It's unfortunate that the McLaren Technology Center is not open to the public. In fact, it is normally completely sealed to visitors. Hordes of fans are regularly turned back at the security gate. For that reason, Auto123.com has been extremely privileged to visit it, and we are happy to share some memories with our readers!
The structure of the McLaren Group:
McLaren Racing
The core of the company, handling the Formula 1 programme, and employs some 700 persons.
McLaren Automotive
Founded in 1993, produced the McLaren F1, the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR and about to begin the production of the new McLaren MP4-12C supercar, the first production vehicle to be built from a one-piece composite monocoque.
McLaren Electronic Systems
Created 15 years ago and makes electronic systems used in NASCAR, IndyCar and other series, as well as the standard ECUs used by all F1 teams. Employs 150 people.
McLaren Applied Technologies
Began their work in 2004, and produces high-tech components issued from F1 such as the Beagle 2 Mars Lander landing structure, a composite knee-brace, a patient monitoring system that uses telemetry, and more.
McLaren Marketing
Handles all aspects of marketing. Department grew from 3 to 50 persons in just a few years, and manages 37 business partners.
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