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McLaren Collector – Mario Andretti: “Bruce McLaren fed me”

Before the McLaren name returns to the premier class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027, let's shed some light on Bruce McLaren's time at Le Mans as a driver in the 1960s. Who better to tell the story than American legend Mario Andretti? Between the American rookie and the New Zealander, it was first a question of transmission before becoming a matter of friendship.

Published 16/04/2025 à 18:00

Jean-Michel Desnoues

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McLaren Collector – Mario Andretti: “Bruce McLaren fed me”

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This article can be found in our Collector McLaren. 100 pages retracing the history of the British team in motorsport! Available in our online store in paper format or  numerical format.

When did you meet Bruce? McLaren ?

In 1966, when we collaborated on the development of the Ford GT40 Mk IV, I was there for all the tests, while Bruce had to deal with his racing schedule in Europe. But then

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Alain Féguenne (Luxembourg)

16/04/2025 at 08:04 a.m.

Mario Andretti…… is a legend…. in the United States and has been for …… more than 40 years …… Congratulations. and let’s not forget that he was F1 World Champion ……… in 1978 (Lotus JPS)

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