McLaren MCL33 Brake Blockage Ring Clock

McLaren is one of F1’s oldest and most iconic teams, with only one other team having been around longer. McLaren faced a challenging period between 2015 and 2017. Their main challenge was unreliability with the demands for a compact engine straining Honda’s ability to produce power. Ultimately McLaren opted to switch to Renault engines for the following season. However, 2018 came with its own difficulties. Taking on the new engine of Renault meant that there were incompatibility issues between the chassis and the power unit, as well as some aerodynamic issues in slow corners. Nevertheless, the team had a strong start to the season, with both drivers finishing in the points at the first two races (Australia and Bahrain). Despite a period of instability, these years were ultimately pivotal in the team’s development; especially seeing how the far the team has come in today’s F1®. This clock features a McLaren Brake Blockage Ring – used on the MCL33 – a component of the brakes that goes in between the disk and the bell. The blockage ring plays a crucial role in allowing the disks to rotate freely, as well as managing airflow which in turn manages the temperatures. The Blockage Ring has had an extension mounted on to it, a backing plate and a clock mechanism added. This transforms this incredible piece of memorabilia into an item that you can use every day. This clock is 17cm high and 17.5cm across, with a depth of just under 12cm. This item has been crafted by our expert team of engineers that have captured the design brilliance of McLaren F1® Team.