The Gentleman Magazine Issue 10 | August 2018 | Page 27

“I committed to buying a McLaren Senna as soon as I became
aware that McLaren was developing the car – so long before the
name was confirmed - but leaving the McLaren Technology
Centre after the handover ceremony was the first time I have
actually driven one,” explained Mr Kyte. “Now, with 1,400km
covered, I’m delighted to report that as someone who rates
driver engagement as crucial to driver enjoyment, the Senna
has more than exceeded my expectations.”
Further information on Pure McLaren and the Pure McLaren
GT Series, is available at:
http://cars.mclaren.com/experiences/pure-mclaren.
Mr Kyte continued: “Working with McLaren Special
Operations on the bespoke design of the car was a fascinating
experience; MSO has undertaken personalisation on other
McLarens I own, but this was a much more complex project.
The original inspiration for the livery was to trace the way that
the air flows over the body but we decided on a more stylised
design, with which I am absolutely delighted. I also love the
fact that there are features on the car that are almost hidden,
such as the details honouring Ayrton Senna and the McLaren
‘Speedy Kiwi’ on each side of what I am extremely proud to
call, ‘my Senna’”.
Mr Kyte travelled to Paul Ricard to take part in a Pure McLaren
experience – the official track driving programme of McLaren
Automotive. The events provide an opportunity to drive a
McLaren at some of the best circuits in Europe and North
America, with a range of courses available encompassing
customers new to the circuit through to those obtaining
their professional racing licence. The weekend at Paul Ricard
incorporates the FIA-sanctioned Pure McLaren GT Series, in
which Mr Kyte competes in his McLaren 570S GT4.
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