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McLaren built exactly 106 F1 cars between 1992 and 1998. The total breaks down as 64 standard road cars, 28 GTR racers, 5 LM editions, 3 GT Longtails, and 7 prototypes, each assembled by hand in Woking. Approximately 100 of the 106 survive today.

F1 drivers regularly endure G-forces far beyond everyday life — over 6G under hard braking and up to 5G through high-speed corners. Understanding these forces reveals just how physically demanding Formula 1 really is.

A Formula 1 race is decided by distance, not a stopwatch. Every Grand Prix covers at least 305 km, with the lap count varying by circuit - and strict time caps ensuring no race runs on indefinitely.

F1 cars combine extreme straight-line speed with cornering performance no other racing car can match. On the longest straights they reach 220 mph (354 km/h), while advanced aerodynamics, powerful hybrid engines, and specialized tires let them set the fastest lap times around twisting, technical circuits.