
2016
McLaren
The story of New Zealander Bruce McLaren, who founded the McLaren Motor Racing team, showing the world that a man of humble beginnings could take on the elite of motor racing and win.
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Acting
Born
1937-08-30 · 32 yrs
Died
1970-06-02
From
Auckland, New Zealand
Known for
Acting
Bruce McLaren (August 30, 1937 – June 2, 1970) was a pioneering New Zealand racing driver, engineer, and team founder, celebrated as one of the most innovative figures in motorsport. Born in Auckland, McLaren displayed a passion for cars and engineering from a young age, despite overcoming Perthes disease, which affected his hip and legs. He quickly rose through the ranks of racing, competing in Formula 1 by 1958 and securing his first Grand Prix victory in 1959, making him the youngest winner at the time. In 1963, McLaren founded Bruce McLaren Motor Racing, which would become one of the most successful racing teams in history. McLaren led his team to early success in Can-Am racing, dominating the series with revolutionary car designs.…