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: Through relentless development, McLaren transformed the MP4-24 into a race winner by mid-season. Lewis Hamilton secured the car’s first win at the Hungarian Grand Prix, proving that the chassis was fundamentally capable once the aero package was fixed. The McLaren MP4-12C : A 2009 Revelation

“This may be the fastest production car on earth, but its timing is terrible. If it could travel so fast, it should go back in time before the 2008 Recession...” The New York Times · 16 years ago 20092mp4

The MP4-24 is remembered as one of the most dramatic "turnaround" cars in Formula 1 history. Designed for the 2009 season’s massive aerodynamic rule changes, it initially struggled significantly. : Through relentless development