What exactly is going on with McLaren, wonders Jethro

On the face of it McLaren has everything. A rich history including the most iconic road car of all time, nine constructors’ titles in F1, a personal story that takes in humble beginnings, personal triumph, outrageous Can-Am racers and cruel tragedy.

- JETHRO BOVINGDON

Plus, it is dominating at the highest echelons of motorsport once again and has just announced a return to Le Mans in the Hypercar class. Oh, and the 750S is one of the greatest supercars ever made. What a dream.

Yet it has just been taken over by Forseven. What is Forseven, you might ask? Well, quite. The LinkedIn page proudly states it is “Crafting unforgettable cars that blend British luxury with visionary technologies, forever.” It’s true that nobody has forgotten any of the cars. Mostly because the company hasn’t actually made any.

Forseven is owned by CYVN Holdings, a fund backed by the Abu Dhabi government that has recently also acquired McLaren Automotive. It’s 700 people strong, has a tech agreement with Chinese manufacturer Nio, is made up of notable ex-JLR staff and is described by the