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Feature: McLaren-Honda, an iconic partnership

– McLaren-Honda last contested an official Formula 1 Grand Prix together on November 8, 1992. The race was held at the Adelaide street circuit in South Australia, where Gerhard Berger brought to an end a legendary era with victory. After 22 years, the two parties reunite. GPUpdate.net delves into the history.1988: A strong startThe first laps in a Honda-powered McLaren were completed in 1988. The McLaren MP4/4 was based largely on the Brabham BT55 of 1986, from Technical Director Gordon Murray's days at the team, and housed a 900hp 1.6-litre V6 turbo engine. With Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna – the Frenchman recommending his Brazilian counterpart to team boss Ron Dennis, the squad...
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