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I was lucky enough to visit McLaren Technology Centre in Woking on Friday.
It truly is an incredible place. The excitement starts to build as soon as you see the sign from the roundabout. I then drove in and saw a parked up grey 12c which only added to my excitement. Got through security and entered the visitor's car park and from there I could see into an area where a P1 was parked amongst a load of 12c's. It's the first one I have seen with my own eyes. It was from a distance at this point but beautiful nonetheless.
I then entered the spiral staircase down into the underground area, walked down the very long and sci-fi-esque corridor to the lift at the end. That then took me up into the main room where all the F1 and classic McLaren cars stand side by side. It may sound childish but I had butterflies in my stomach at this point. My tour guide, Esteban, greeted me in the reception area and so began my tour of the facility.
I'll spare you the majority of the details (unless you'd like to hear them?
) as I know a fair few of you have been and detailed your experiences on here already, but I have to say that I thought the place was incredible. From the friendly people to the incredible cars I just loved every minute of the experience. The production facility was so exciting. Watching the P1 being created blew me away. Listening to the technicians starting the engines around the room sent shivers down my spine.
Now I'm not actually part of the McLaren family yet as I do not own one but being there made me so envious of those of you that do. I have so much appreciation for this company and what they do. I know that a lot of people love to have a bash at McLaren on this forum but from what I have seen at their HQ I have no idea why. McLaren is one of the companies out there that are doing things the right way in my opinion. Growing the brand, creating their own identity in a tough market, competing well against their opposition performance wise, but most of all making people happy. I have fallen even more in love with the brand and can only hope that I am placing my order for one of their cars in the near future.
It truly is an incredible place. The excitement starts to build as soon as you see the sign from the roundabout. I then drove in and saw a parked up grey 12c which only added to my excitement. Got through security and entered the visitor's car park and from there I could see into an area where a P1 was parked amongst a load of 12c's. It's the first one I have seen with my own eyes. It was from a distance at this point but beautiful nonetheless.
I then entered the spiral staircase down into the underground area, walked down the very long and sci-fi-esque corridor to the lift at the end. That then took me up into the main room where all the F1 and classic McLaren cars stand side by side. It may sound childish but I had butterflies in my stomach at this point. My tour guide, Esteban, greeted me in the reception area and so began my tour of the facility.
I'll spare you the majority of the details (unless you'd like to hear them?
) as I know a fair few of you have been and detailed your experiences on here already, but I have to say that I thought the place was incredible. From the friendly people to the incredible cars I just loved every minute of the experience. The production facility was so exciting. Watching the P1 being created blew me away. Listening to the technicians starting the engines around the room sent shivers down my spine.Now I'm not actually part of the McLaren family yet as I do not own one but being there made me so envious of those of you that do. I have so much appreciation for this company and what they do. I know that a lot of people love to have a bash at McLaren on this forum but from what I have seen at their HQ I have no idea why. McLaren is one of the companies out there that are doing things the right way in my opinion. Growing the brand, creating their own identity in a tough market, competing well against their opposition performance wise, but most of all making people happy. I have fallen even more in love with the brand and can only hope that I am placing my order for one of their cars in the near future.
