McLaren Comes Under Bahraini Ownership

The British jewel McLaren has finalized a capital reorganization that sees the sovereign fund of Bahrain become the main shareholder.

As announced on December 19, McLaren has confirmed the reorganization of its capital. Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, now has full ownership of the Group’s capital following the conversion of its options.

McLaren will now have almost unlimited resources to finally give a positive momentum to its lineup of supercars and hypercars. After the launch of the GTS in December, McLaren unveiled the Artura Spider, its first high-performance convertible hybrid supercar. Let’s hope it enjoys the same success as the McLaren 750S, the lightest and most powerful production supercar in the range, which is fully booked until the end of 2024.

From Track to Road

Beyond its activities as a manufacturer, the McLaren brand remains one of the most prestigious names in global motorsport. The brand is currently engaged in Formula 1, IndyCar, Formula E, Endurance, Extreme E, and eSport.

Since the creation of the supercars division in 2011, McLaren has regularly offered elegant models but has struggled to compete with giants like Ferrari and Porsche. While some models like the P1, Senna, and Speedtail have marked their era, the catalog has struggled to produce an icon. The electric transition may allow it to find a new lease on life.