I've just uploaded some desktops from our Speedhunters trip to the McLaren technology centre: we were there for the launch of the MP4-12C sportscar, but the opportunity to take in their four F1s couldn't be missed: two with Le Mans pedigree and two road variants. Head over to the desktops section for a bit of orange heaven! More McLaren F1 GTR

Resolution: 1920x1200 Photographer: Jonathan Moore Description: #41 finished second overall in the 1997 running of the Le Mans 24 Hours, winning its class. The car is kept in pristine condition at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey.

Resolution: 1600x1200 Photographer: Jonathan Moore Description: #41 finished second overall in the 1997 running of the Le Mans 24 Hours, winning its class. The car is kept in pristine condition at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey.

When I was writing this story I got an email from Rod saying I had to contact Andy Blackmore for more info on the car. Off course this triggered my curiosity as to why I should contact him. It seemed that Andy did some work on the liveries and a concept of the front that later led to the front end of the McLaren F1 GT. So there was no doubt in my mind