First factory programme to authenticate McLaren F1 supercar now available

McLaren Automotive has introduced a new service to authenticate the heritage of iconic McLaren F1 supercars. The launch of the new programme is coincident with the unveiling of the first F1 to be approved for certification, the renowned '25R' 1997 F1 GTR Longtail.

Pristine after a full restoration to 'as new' condition by McLaren Special Operations, the last F1 GTR to compete in period is one of the stars of the Hampton Court Concours of Elegance.

"Even among F1 GTRs, this car, designated '25R', is unique - and now it is as near to being new as we can make it," commented Ansar Ali, Managing Director, McLaren Special Operations. "The car is the exemplar of everything that the new certification programme stands for and we are proud to have '25R' as the very first McLaren F1 Certified car."

Announced at Hampton Court with the unveiling of the chassis number 25 car, the F1 Certified programme has been developed to guarantee the authenticity of both road and track versions of the Le Mans-winning supercar, offering ultimate peace of mind for current and future owners.

A unique Certificate of Authenticity - which McLaren Automotive is the only body in the world able to issue - authenticates a car's provenance, originality, service life, road/race history and condition. Conformity with the original specification and to any McLaren-sanctioned upgrades is confirmed by reference to the factory archives.

Along with the certificate, owners receive a bespoke illustrated book documenting the history of their car. In total 106 McLaren F1s were built between 1993-98, among them 64 road cars and 28 GTR race cars, and all are eligible for the scheme.