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McLaren F1 controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Formula One faces criticism over Belgian Grand Prix

    Public backlash

    Formula One faced criticism after the Belgian Grand Prix was run for only a few laps behind the safety car and half-points were awarded. Drivers and McLaren boss Zak Brown criticized the outcome and called for the rules to be reviewed.

    Source excerpt

    • McLaren boss Zak Brown called for the rules to be overhauled to prevent such a situation happening again.
    • Just calling it a race takes a mighty stretch of the imagination -- a delay of more than three hours with crowds enduring cold and rain to see a few processional laps behind the safety car in heavy spray and no overtaking.
    • Half points were then handed out for only the sixth time ever.
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  2. 2020

    McLaren announces recall of 506 vehicles in China

    Recall announced

    McLaren Automotive (Shanghai) filed a recall plan covering 506 imported vehicles, with the recall scheduled to begin on May 10, 2020. The stated defect risk is that moisture under the fuel tank may increase corrosion, potentially causing fuel leakage and a fire hazard.

    Source excerpt

    • 日前，我们从国家质检总局官网获悉，迈凯伦汽车销售(上海)有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。自2020年5月10日起，召回部分2016至2020年款进口迈凯伦570S COUPE(GT旅行版)、720S(COUPE和SPIDER)和GT汽车，共计506辆。
    • 本次召回范围内的车辆，位于铝制燃油箱下方的NVH泡沫垫可能积聚腐蚀性水分(如盐水)，随着时间推移会增加燃油箱腐蚀的可能。如果不加以处理，可能会导致燃油蒸汽或液态燃油从燃油箱泄漏，从而增加车辆起火的风险，存在安全隐患。
    • 日前，迈凯伦汽车销售（上海）有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划，决定自即日起召回以下进口迈凯伦汽车，共计740辆。
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  3. 2020

    McLaren announced a voluntary recall over possible fuel-tank corrosion

    Recall announced

    McLaren Automotive said it had chosen to undertake a voluntary safety recall of the 570GT, 720S Coupe and Spider, Senna and GT because of a risk of possible fuel-tank corrosion. Customers would be notified and advised to bring vehicles in for inspection and any necessary repairs free of charge.

    Company response

    • Remediation — McLaren Automotive

      Customers will be notified and advised to bring their vehicle in for inspection with any necessary reparatory work to be carried out free of charge.

    Source excerpt

    • Customers will be notified and advised to bring their vehicle in for inspection with any necessary reparatory work to be carried out free of charge.
    • McLaren Automotive has chosen to undertake a voluntary safety recall of its 570GT, 720S Coupe and Spider, Senna and GT models due to a risk of possible corrosion of the fuel tank.
    • McLaren will replace the foam pad in affected vehicles, and, if it’s corroded, the fuel tank.
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