McLaren introduces Alain Prost-Inspired P1

The 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed is set to showcase the new McLaren P1 prepared by the MSO personalization department. This car is particularly special because of its livery inspired by motorsport legend Alain Prost, particularly the Frenchman’s patriotic livery worn on his helmet. Therefore, the carbon-fiber shell wears white and blue graphics with red highlights, recreating the French flag. Alain Prost earned four Formula One World Championships during the 1980s and 1990s and three of them were secured during his time with McLaren. Alai Prost has a total of 51 grand prix wins, which is only second to Michael Schumacher.

McLaren has not specified if changes were done to the car’s performance figures, which means the P1’s hybrid powertrain was left untouched, so the 3.8-liter V8 and the electric motor are still good for 916 horsepower and 663 lb-ft (900 Nm). McLaren is honoring four more of its legends with specially-prepared versions of its other models. Representing the Heritage division of MSO is one of the rarest road cars ever built, the McLaren F1 GT. The car, one of just three examples built, is on loan to McLaren for display at Goodwood, and features a livery of the famous monochrome design of the McLaren F1 team during the late ‘90s, by Finnish racing driver Mika Hakkinen in 1998 and ‘99.