The McLaren MP4/1 series of cars was first used during the 1981 season, with further versions then used for 1982 and 1983 seasons. It was a landmark in F1 in terms of it being the first Formula One car to use a carbon fiber composite monocoque, a concept which is now ubiquitous. The three initials which define the chassis model of all McLaren's F1 cars - 'MP4' came from the merger between the McLaren company and Ron Dennis' Project 4 team. John Watson and Niki Lauda drove the MP4/1C during the 1983 season but only managed one victory, a one-two finish in the United States GP West which Watson won from Lauda, they also achieved five further podium finishes during the season.

I will be building the No.7 John Watson car with Tobacco sponsorship, it is another resin 'curbside' kit with a photo-etch detail set included. The build is OOB however I will add some extra details to the cockpit where possible.

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