What's Inside McLaren’s Secret F1 Warehouse?

I was allowed to explore around McLaren Racing's secret warehouse, which holds many classic Formula 1 cars!
Find out more about McLaren Racing's heritage team! Mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/...
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[@TommoOnYoutube]

Imagine how much insurance is on all that

[@MCLRN_GR]

This was your first thought?

[@JJ-zg1hh]

​@@MCLRN_GRit was mine too actually. Imagine if there was a fire in that building. Heaven forbid! I hope they have a good relationship with their insurer...

[@ralphaverill2001]

Since much of warehouse contents are irreplaceable, i.e. the paper drawings, and the very high value of the other items, McClaren likely self-insures. They could field a complete F1 team with what insurance premiums would be. It's a safe bet that they have the most advanced fire detection/suppression system(s) available installed in the facility.

[@chicobicalho5621]

If Bruce McLaren could see the amazing complex his team became, he'd most certainly be amazed and so very proud. Sadly, teams created by racing drivers have all but disappeared, like Brabham, Surtees, Fittipaldi, and of course, Stewart and Prost. Regardless, now there are only two teams founded by the so-called "garagists"; Williams and McLaren, while all the others are branded with compaly names. Well, I suppose Ferrari falls in the first category as well!

[@tyhamlin5563]

Andretti also

[@Tvl010]

Stewart is still running, it’s Red Bull. It’s a stretch but so is this mclaren from the team Bruce created only the name is left.

[@makr0295]

And what about sauber? It is still the same team after all. Alfa is only the title sponsor.

[@87yugo74]

in my opinion, this was the legacy of Ron Dennis of what he has created.

[@anthonygibbo1881]

@87yugo74 he was most definitely all for that team he didn't play no games it was bad news when he left to be honest

[@markcary8165]

"Niki Lauda's 1970...." ? You mean 1984

[@mattamys]

Yep 🤦🏻

[@BenHolmes948]

nerd

[@itwontcomeout5678]

@@BenHolmes948no u

[@erikbrigham8807]

Mclaren should offer that as part of a museum tour. I would go to the UK just for that. Fantastic video!!!

[@racingprincipal]

The amount of history in that warehouse is just crazy.

[@ISirSmoke]

there's only one thing wrong with this video - it's not long enough. 3 years in the making, should make it 30 minutes. awesome content nonetheless, you got a new subscriber

[@DackFort]

The content of this channel is pure gold. Congratulations for reach the 100k, keep going! =D

[@WeAreTheRace]

Top work!

[@MCLRN_GR]

This is the place since i was a teenager i was hearing about and seeing pictures of McLaren Unit 2. This place is simply amazing. The history of McLaren gathered in this warehouse with some amazing historic cars from McLaren history. Parts to see with such an excitement. Goosebumps only thinking i could be able to visit this place as a massive McLaren fan. Thanks for the video. One day maybe i will be able to go there and witness all these amazing cars sleeping there. I Could literally work there for the rest of my life.

[@zigif1417]

Honestly one of the best videos I have seen this year, mega job! 🧡

[@David-ws6zr]

Great video ,nice to see older f1 cars cared and brought back to life ,these are cars we remember and watched when we where younger ,many thanks for sharing this video

[@jj161173]

Absolutely fantastic, thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning more about McLaren heritage. Thank you. 🙏

[@williandalsoto806]

This channel is just so different from anything on the internet, it's really special!

[@helenlouise3791]

Excellent work as always, matt 👏 I'm so jealous , thanks for sharing 😀

[@anthonygibbo1881]

This ware house reminds me of the video that lewis and jenson done where they both drooled over 1 of ayrtons race winning cars that was in a warehouse just like this, it was a pretty cool video tbf. Great video as always 👍🏻 it was definitely worth the 3 yr wait. 😂😂

[@keithhooper5965]

I visited Williams heritage and had a factory tour.Dickie was in charge at Williams heritage. Such a knowledgeable guy.. mclaren have lots of storage facility’s around Woking. The SLR STIRLING MOSS slr etc are kept there. We used to mot them every year…

[@FlixRacing]

Respect. Thanks Matt Amys for the unprecedented content ❤

[@TheAndostro]

this video deserve milions of views so intresting and you spended so much time

[@keithhooper5965]

It’s not a secret warehouse . It’s on Albert drive sheerwater Woking. The old mclaren factory. It’s the unit round the back .

[@mallku25]

amazing! great vid

[@jeffcanfixit]

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT work Matt 👍👍🏁

[@PaulinhoThompson]

What a beautiful video, thank you.

[@matouseksimracer]

Simply stunning stuff!

[@DrVaticinator]

I saw can-am and Indy car as well. Wish they were mentioned.

[@LarryLinton]

This was amazing 😍

[@m0ondoggy]

This video earned my subscription

[@truebrit1989]

How there isn't a McLaren museum, is beyond me!!

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Piers Thynne looks so much like his Dad, Sheridan! 👍🏻

[@LulaJake]

When he says customer car he means Ron Dennis as McLaren had to mortgage this car collection to pay him off.

[@DoMw94]

No, he means customers. A lot of cars are sold to wealthy people who run them. McLaren's collection never got remortgaged. It was only ever explored as a possibility

[@DoMw94]

Visited there a few weeks back. Mind blowing place 🤯

[@theofanmahmuti1053]

Love it dude

[@tassosesmeroglou]

what did it smell like in there? I bet it smells 98% motorsport haha

[@smithnigelw]

Amazing!

[@fw1421]

Can you imagine the value of the contents of that building? I hope they have a good fire suppression system to protect them.

[@katsumiyamada5992]

Senna and the HONDA MP4s are my favorite! I only have TAMIYA plastic models but I'm quite satisfied with them. Well I wish I was in this house though...

[@McLfansSerbia]

A garage full of history. That is the place I would most like to see. No MTC, no garage during the f1 race.

[@wejhvabewjty]

Nice one

[@meberobin4547]

sick stuff

[@Troy-McLore]

Thank you Matt & a big thank you to McLaren for opening the doors !

[@procatprocat9647]

Hope they have a good fire and theft prevention system. I always hate seeing those polysterene tiles in archives because they spread fire like ceiling petrol

[@MostViewedTop40]

They should open a museum. So many great cars.

[@DaniMacYo]

“Secret” yes.

[@joelschmuland1769]

Not the “caution wide vehicle” sticker on James hunts car 😂😂😂 what a great joke 😂😂😂

[@moiseulpasmoi]

10 hrs in, 10k views and just now I realise; 100k subs!🎉

[@Formula4Dopemine]

Ahhh I bet those blueprints smell just lovely

[@87yugo74]

Amazing

[@coldhardart]

Didn't dickie standford work at Williams heritage..

[@pete292]

Did. Went to work for Zak at United Autosport, must of bored him for the heritage cars. The man is a legend and was everyone's dad back in the day when he was manager

[@dezertraider]

VERY VERY COOL!!!!!!!!!!

[@vrosi1963]

Wow amazing, my favorite is the MP/4/6 Senna and Berger

[@hotwings9382]

What an experience 🎉

[@stevenlane9272]

Dickie Stanford at Mclaren? Last time I saw him he was at Williams!!

[@sirafoxtron1701]

Damn this is so much than a car storage!

[@mortythealien2783]

7:20 tra quei cilindri sono presenti anche i progetti della ferrari del 2008

[@balintkatay]

Thanks

[@agonzo626]

If this is McLaren’s, imagine Ferrari version.

[@blakecapon4627]

You must have some sticky fingers with all those pies you keep on poking! keep up the quality content

[@gold333]

Objectively speaking (yes objectively), MP 4/6 is the best car ever made, if F1 cars are the pinnacle of all racing cars. It is: 1. The last car to win the F1 championship with a manual gearbox 2. The ONLY F1 car to win the F1 championship with a V12 engine 3. Senna's last championship winning car

[@alsaunders2490]

Lolol secret- you mean woking business park, unit 1,2 and 22?

[@AlistairBrugsch]

My comment exactly. Worst kept well known secret in motorsport

[@AlistairBrugsch]

So "TOP SECRET" that it's even labelled on the unit list on the business park sign visible on Google maps street view 😂😂😂

[@pete292]

Odd seeing Dickie Stamford in McLaren colours. Thought he worked at United now. Zak moved him across 🤔

[@jesperrud]

Lovely video - What's the Porsche doing here? 5:34

[@keithreed5009]

It might be the 911 that was fitted with a TAG turbo F1 engine

[@WatchTheChase]

5:36 what is that car covered with Porsche cover in the back?

[@samhewitt8344]

It’s a lanzante Porsche 930 TAG turbo

[@kyle381000]

Would McLaren have a 1972 Can-Am M20 anywhere in their facilities? I never see that model in any historic races or displays.

[@AndyHack10]

When did Dickie Stanford go to McLaren? Who is in charge of the Williams Heritage Team now?

[@1_5RCBiker]

The 1976 M23! With airbox or without? Also, do they know where the oil coolers moved about that JH said affected the handling? Loveley video, with a bonus of Dickie Stanford, yay!

[@mattamys]

With the airbox!

[@wintermillennium]

I don't get why they're still so secretive about the location when it's quite well known where it is...

[@officialmcdeath]

Do they get a bulk discount on papaya paint? \m/

[@nordvestgaming1238]

Well the modern cars use vinyl so I'd imagine they probably get bulk prices on that at least

[@stefanosnapshots463]

Is the design of the 2007 Ferrari there too? 😅😅😅😅

[@aquarocket8165]

9:20 Piasti has big hips

[@steventhomas9461]

MTC or otherwise know as PARAGON

[@ianmclaren5297]

How many cars did Ron get when he parted with McLaren?

[@chrisbee9643]

HOLY SHIT!!!!

[@gold333]

MP 4/7!!!!!

[@tobyrobertson8265]

I can imagine that warehouse smells of rubber and petrol

[@mattamys]

And it was glorious

[@trainscranesandtrivialtale7262]

When did Dickie Stanford leave Williams?

[@Monocus]

2019. He was hired by United Autosports for their historic race car collection at the end of 2020.

[@sen5908]

When did dickie Stanford start working for McLaren, frank will be spinning in his grave 😂

[@1up_Lee636]

engine has ford on it at 7:45

[@martydevito8850]

Do williams heritage next ! ;)

[@topmounting]

I didn't see any secret in this video honestly

[@cvtataryn]

Droorings?! WTF

[@patrickpierre6114]

Can someone please tell me the car in 4:05 please.

[@gregdenny4421]

M16, Indy car, can't remember which one this is, I should be able to ID by the turbo configuration, but at 72 . . .

[@big_man_ank1768]

YOOOOOO

[@procatprocat9647]

3 years to make a 10min vid? Show us more !!!! Can you show B roll or anything whatsoever? Many people would love to watch it, even if there isn't a polished storyline or flashy editing

[@mattamys]

Have shown everything I was allowed to!

[@PimSchouten]

Since when does Dickie work for Mclaren?!

[@JB-E36]

I thought the same thing. Strange to see this Williams man in a McLaren shirt?

[@Monocus]

He doesn't work for McLaren directly. After leaving Williams Heritage, Dickie was hired by Zak Brown as "Historic Motorsport Project Manager" at United Autosports.

[@Theangrymoonface]

I would sub but I reached the max

[@louisgould8191]

I know where this is 😉

[@pete292]

Plenty do. No idea why they try to make out like it's top secret

[@leonardoleonardi9993]

🇧🇷 Senna BOSS

[@live4life767]

Cool!

[@Manlikerik8]

Brilliant video, thanks