Remembering Bruce McLaren, the man, the driver and his legacy
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When Bruce McLaren died on June 2, 1970, at the age of just 32, while testing a race car, the world of motorsport fell silent for a moment. Not only did he die as a great driver and constructor, but he was also a visionary who changed the perception of what a team could mean in Formula 1. It has been 55 years since his death today, but the McLaren brand is still alive and racing at the highest level. Bruce Leslie McLaren was born on August 30, 1…
On June 2, 1970, New Zealander Bruce McLaren died in Goodwood, England, during tests with his CanAm racer. The thoroughbred racer and team founder left behind a rich legacy.
Remembering Bruce McLaren, the man, the driver and his legacy
Phillip van Osten 02/06/2025 at 12:1502/06/2025 at 12:07 It's an extraordinary measure of a man's life and of his contribution to his field of expertise when his surname instantly evokes so much. Bruce McLaren was not only the man who established F1's second most successful team, the Kiwi was also an outstanding driver - a winner in F1, Can-Am...
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