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Car Model

McLaren M28C

Designers

Chief Designer

Notes

Designed In

1979

Significance of Name

McLaren 28th design (revision C)

F1 History

Active Years

1979

Cars Entered

Races Contested

Average Classification

Median: 8.5, Mean: 8.00 (Standard deviation: 2.74)

Average Qualifying Position

Median: 16.5, Mean: 16.75 (Standard deviation: 2.38)

Fastest Laps

0

Average Fastest Lap Position

Median: 11.5, Mean: 11.00 (Standard deviation: 2.74)

Races Led

0

Debut

Last Race

1979 British GP

Championships

Drivers' Championship

1979 –

9th

(

Great Britain

(scored 3 of 15 points, 20%)

Constructors' Championship

1979 –

7th

(

Great Britain

McLaren / Ford)

(scored 3 of 15 points, 20%)

Driver	Races	Years
Partners
John Watson	2	1979
Patrick Tambay	2	1979
Team	Races	Years
McLaren	4	1979
Car Manufacturer	Races	Years
McLaren	4	1979
Engine Manufacturer	Races	Years
Ford	4	1979
Tyre Manufacturer	Races	Years
Goodyear	4	1979
Lubricant Manufacturer	Races	Years
Castrol	4	1979
Entrant	Races	Years
Marlboro Team McLaren	4	1979
Chassis Designer	Races	Years
Gordon Coppuck	4	1979
Car Number	Races	Years
Car 7	2	1979
Car 8	2	1979
Team Sponsor	Races	Years
Castrol	4	1979
Champion	4	1979
Goodyear	4	1979
Marlboro	4	1979

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