McLaren has held talks with Max Verstappen as the team aims to return to Formula 1 the top step at three identified tracks. It is set to race without its H-wing and is seeking more confidence at Madrid.
Outside its track programme, the company is preparing to establish 1,000 jobs in the UK, backed by an investment of £450 million. A McLaren F1 LM valued at $20 million was also spotted on the public roads of London.