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# Bruce McLaren F1 Designer Profile & Career Stats

Formula 1 Designer

## ![New Zealand](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/nz.svg?v=2) Bruce McLaren †

[96th in all-time ranking](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/)

4

Grand Prix WinsGP Wins

8

Podiums

22

Grands Prix

Bruce McLaren is credited with 1 Formula 1 car for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) between 1968 and 1969. That car won 4 Grands Prix. Bruce McLaren ranks 96th of 293 in the [all-time F1 car designer ranking](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/).

## Designer Profile

| Country | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/nz.svg?v=2) [New Zealand](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/new-zealand-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) |
| --- | --- |
| Date of Birth | Aug 30th 1937 |
| Date of Death | Jun 2nd 1970 |
| Role | Designer 1 car |
| F1 Cars | 1 (1968-1969) |
| F1 Teams | [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) |
| Ranking | [96th of 293](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/) all-time car designers |

## Wins per Team

[McLaren 1968-1969 · 1 car · 4 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/)

## Career Timeline

19681969

**McLaren** 1968-1969

## Key Career Landmarks

FirstLast

Car [McLaren M7A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m7a/) 1968 [McLaren M7A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m7a/) 1969

Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)1968 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1968 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1968-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) 30 years, 256 days30y, 256d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2)1969 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1969 MEX F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1969-formula-1-grand-prix-of-mexico/) 32 years, 50 days32y, 50d

Win [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)1968 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1968 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1968-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/) 30 years, 284 days30y, 284d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2)1969 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1969 MEX F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1969-formula-1-grand-prix-of-mexico/) 32 years, 50 days32y, 50d

Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)1968 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1968 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1968-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) 30 years, 256 days30y, 256d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2)1969 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1969 MEX F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1969-formula-1-grand-prix-of-mexico/) 32 years, 50 days32y, 50d

## F1 cars designed by Bruce McLaren1 car · 1968-1969 [All F1 cars →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/)

[M7AP41968-69![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren M7ADesigner**4** wins**76** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m7a/)

Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026

## Car Designers Ranked Nearby

1. 94![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2) [Gustav Brunner](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/gustav-brunner/)4 wins · 23 cars
2. 95![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Bernard Dudot](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/bernard-dudot/)4 wins · 3 cars
3. 96![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/nz.svg?v=2)Bruce McLaren4 wins · 1 car
4. 97![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Mike Gascoyne](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/mike-gascoyne/)3 wins · 21 cars
5. 98![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [A.J. Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/a-j-watson/)3 wins · 1 car

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## Bruce McLaren: Frequently Asked Questions

<details>

<summary>When did Bruce McLaren die?</summary>



Bruce McLaren died on 2 June 1970, aged 32.

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