McLaren-Ford
British · 5 seasons
Notable Drivers
Season History
About McLaren-Ford
McLaren-Ford denotes the British chassis-and-engine combination that paired McLaren cars with Ford power in Formula 1, appearing in the World Championship between 1966 and 1970. In the sport's earlier decades it was common for results to be recorded by the specific chassis-engine pairing, and this combination represents one such entry across 5 seasons.
Over its time in the sport the team recorded 4 Grand Prix wins and 16 podium finishes, a notable achievement for a team of its scale and era.
Drivers to appear for the team included Derek Bell, Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Jo Bonnier among the 10 drivers who raced under the banner.
Key Achievements
- 4 Grand Prix victories
- 16 podium finishes
- 143 career championship points
- Competed in Formula 1 between 1966 and 1970
- Fielded 10 drivers in the World Championship
- A recorded chassis-engine combination from the sport's earlier decades
Legacy & Identity
McLaren-Ford earned a place in the Formula 1 record books as a genuine race winner, a distinction shared by only a fraction of the teams that have entered the sport. Its results stand as a lasting reminder of its achievements during the 1970s.