The McLaren MP4-28 was a Formula One racing car built by McLaren for the 2013 Formula One season. It was driven by 2009 World Champion, Jenson Button, and Mexican youngster, Sergio Pérez. The car was officially unveiled on 31 January 2013 and completed its first shakedown test on 2nd February.
Season review[]
The 2013 season was the first time that McLaren failed to finish on the podium since 1980, failed to qualify in the top five since 1983 and the first time without winning since 2006. During the season, the MP4-28 never retired from a race, being classified in every single race.
Their best qualifying result was a sixth place at the Belgian Grand Prix, and their best race result was a fourth place in Brazil. McLaren ended up in fifth in the Constructors' Championship, with 122 points.
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P | 9th | 17th | 5th | 10th | 8th | 6th | 12th | 13th | 6th | 7th | 6th | 10th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 14th | 12th | 10th | 4th | |
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