2022 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

[SmallSoldier]

I am a bit worried, Mclaren lost another sponsor which was supposed to be a multi year deal, and they havent added any new jet.

I don’t see why it be a matter of concern, it wasn’t a key sponsor… They don’t have to add one immediately either.

[_cerber1]

[proteus]

I am a bit worried, Mclaren lost another sponsor which was supposed to be a multi year deal, and they havent added any new jet.

I don’t see why it be a matter of concern, it wasn’t a key sponsor… They don’t have to add one immediately either.

It is just weird to me that it was intended as a multi year contract, which ended in one season.

[BlueCheetah66]

Does anyone else think that sounds quite different to last years engine

[_cerber1]

Does anyone else think that sounds quite different to last years engine

Yes

[Marc.W]

Does anyone else think that sounds quite different to last years engine

Could be different microphones, but it definitely sounds less "clean"

Last years for comparison

[Spoutnik]

The engine sound great !!

[cbbcisace]

I am a bit worried, Mclaren lost another sponsor which was supposed to be a multi year deal, and they havent added any new jet.

I wouldn’t worry too much, McLaren will announce new sponsors before lunch I am sure.

[Big Tea]

I am a bit worried, Mclaren lost another sponsor which was supposed to be a multi year deal, and they havent added any new jet.

I wouldn’t worry too much, McLaren will announce new sponsors before lunch I am sure.

On which day?

(PS, no insult intended I loved it)

[SmallSoldier]

I am a bit worried, Mclaren lost another sponsor which was supposed to be a multi year deal, and they havent added any new jet.

I don’t see why it be a matter of concern, it wasn’t a key sponsor… They don’t have to add one immediately either.

It is just weird to me that it was intended as a multi year contract, which ended in one season.

It is weird, wonder what could have driven it… Maybe a better sponsor coming in or simply it wasn’t a good fit (or the sponsor couldn’t keep their commitments in terms of payment)… Weird? Yes… Worrying? Not so much (in my opinion).

[ScottR267]

I don’t see why it be a matter of concern, it wasn’t a key sponsor… They don’t have to add one immediately either.

It is just weird to me that it was intended as a multi year contract, which ended in one season.

It is weird, wonder what could have driven it… Maybe a better sponsor coming in or simply it wasn’t a good fit (or the sponsor couldn’t keep their commitments in terms of payment)… Weird? Yes… Worrying? Not so much (in my opinion).

Echo this, odd yes but not worrying. Given the placement of their sticker I doubt was a big paying sponsor anyhow! It is surprising no new sponsors announced for McLaren yet…..albeit Zak has built up a huge portfolio with already limited space left ……who’d have thought that after 2015-18 and the load of blank space

[Big Tea]

It is just weird to me that it was intended as a multi year contract, which ended in one season.

It is weird, wonder what could have driven it… Maybe a better sponsor coming in or simply it wasn’t a good fit (or the sponsor couldn’t keep their commitments in terms of payment)… Weird? Yes… Worrying? Not so much (in my opinion).

Echo this, odd yes but not worrying. Given the placement of their sticker I doubt was a big paying sponsor anyhow! It is surprising no new sponsors announced for McLaren yet…..albeit Zak has built up a huge portfolio with already limited space left ……who’d have thought that after 2015-18 and the load of blank space

The next step would have to be a colour change and less 'small adds'

[SmallSoldier]

It is weird, wonder what could have driven it… Maybe a better sponsor coming in or simply it wasn’t a good fit (or the sponsor couldn’t keep their commitments in terms of payment)… Weird? Yes… Worrying? Not so much (in my opinion).

Echo this, odd yes but not worrying. Given the placement of their sticker I doubt was a big paying sponsor anyhow! It is surprising no new sponsors announced for McLaren yet…..albeit Zak has built up a huge portfolio with already limited space left ……who’d have thought that after 2015-18 and the load of blank space

The next step would have to be a colour change and less 'small adds'

I’m not sure if less “small” sponsors is ideal nowadays… That’s something that Zak brought to the team and it may minimize the risk of losing an sponsor… With several small ones, if one leaves, it isn’t the end of the world and considering that the smaller sponsors are probably paying small amounts (compared to larger sponsors), it opens up the universe of potential sponsors… Not a bad strategy

[djos]

I’m not sure if less “small” sponsors is ideal nowadays… That’s something that Zak brought to the team and it may minimize the risk of losing an sponsor… With several small ones, if one leaves, it isn’t the end of the world and considering that the smaller sponsors are probably paying small amounts (compared to larger sponsors), it opens up the universe of potential sponsors… Not a bad strategy

It makes total sense - how many times has a big team like McLaren or Williams fallen down the order after losing a big sponsor like Vodafone, HP, Mercedes, BMW and Big Tobacco?

There are many other examples to chose from, but those are the ones that sprang to mind. Especially in the new cost cap era, having many smaller sponsors is a smart strategy.

[cbbcisace]

I am a bit worried, Mclaren lost another sponsor which was supposed to be a multi year deal, and they havent added any new jet.

Don’t you just love autocorrect Launch of course


I wouldn’t worry too much, McLaren will announce new sponsors before lunch I am sure.

On which day?

(PS, no insult intended I loved it)