As we build towards our 1,000th Grand Prix, we’re on a mission to crown the most iconic and legendary driver in our history. A total of 59 drivers have started a Formula 1 race for McLaren, with 22 taking victory. From that list, we’ve selected a top 16, seeded by number of wins.

Our 2026 pairing, Lando and Oscar, are excluded, as this vote is all about celebrating those who have previously raced in McLaren colours. That still leaves an incredible field to choose from - whether your favourite era was our early years, our dominance in the 1980s, our rivalry with Ferrari in the late ’90s, or our fearless approach in the mid- to late-2000s.

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