Niki Lauda’s Historic McLaren MP4/2B at Goodwood
The McLaren MP4/2B that secured Niki Lauda’s final Formula One victory made a remarkable appearance at the 81st Members’ Meeting hosted by Audrain Motorsport. This iconic F1 car represents a significant piece of motorsport history, having carried Lauda to his last career win at the 1985 Dutch Grand Prix.
Historical Significance
The McLaren MP4/2B holds a special place in Formula One history for two main reasons:
- Last victory machine of a triple world champion
- Winning car from the 1985 Dutch Grand Prix
- Part of McLaren’s dominant mid-1980s era
Technical Demonstration
Chris Goodwin, who brings significant expertise as McLaren’s former Chief Test Driver, demonstrated the car’s capabilities at Goodwood. His background with McLaren made him particularly well-suited to showcase this historic vehicle.
Key Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Car Model | McLaren MP4/2B |
| Year | 1985 |
| Driver’s Last Win | Dutch Grand Prix |
| Original Driver | Niki Lauda |
| Demonstration Driver | Chris Goodwin |
Event Context
The demonstration took place during the 81st Members’ Meeting, where the MP4/2B was one of the featured vehicles. This setting provided an appropriate backdrop for such a historically significant Formula One car.
This McLaren MP4/2B represents the final chapter in Niki Lauda’s illustrious racing career, marking his last Formula One victory at the 1985 Dutch Grand Prix.
The presence of this particular McLaren at Goodwood offered visitors a rare opportunity to see one of Formula One’s most historically significant vehicles in action, combining both technical achievement and sporting heritage in one package.
