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In the late 1970s, McLaren was a declining force in F1. To revitalize the team, their main sponsor, Marlboro, orchestrated a merger between and Project Four Racing , a successful junior team run by Ron Dennis.

To symbolize the new partnership, all future cars were designated "MP4" (McLaren Project 4). 1437525483.mp4

The first car, the MP4/1 , was the first-ever F1 car built with a carbon fiber chassis, revolutionizing driver safety and car rigidity. The MP4/4: Dominance and Controversy (1988) In the late 1970s, McLaren was a declining force in F1

In 1988, it won 15 out of 16 races and secured 15 pole positions. In the late 1970s