They’ll do whatever it takes to keep their Optimum Advantage
Elite sports teams like McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 all share one goal: staying on top. They’ll tell you it was dedication and hard work—and it was. But that’s not the full picture.
The best competitors—especially World Champions—don’t give away everything that gives them a competitive edge. And in the McLaren team’s case, they’ll do anything to keep it a secret.
But the truth always comes out...
Why McLaren hide the Optimum Advantage
Whey Protein
- Helps drivers recover from up to 5 g of lateral and longitudinal force experienced after every race.
- They get 24 g of high-quality protein per scoop, helping the team hit their daily protein goals.
- With whey protein isolate as the primary ingredient, McLaren can trust the world’s #1 selling whey protein powder to help them stay on top.
Creatine
- Supports drivers’ performance and muscle power during high-intensity training, helping them handle extreme braking forces.
- Helps drivers build muscle and neck strength, supporting stability and impact resistance on track
- Provides 3g of creatine monohydrate per serving, with smooth mixing and flavoured or unflavoured options.
WIN THE OPTIMUM ADVANTAGE
Pledge your ambition for 2026 for a chance to win world-class training support plus Optimum Nutrition products to fuel the journey.
Why Optimum Nutrition?
Unmatched Heritage & Leadership
Leading performance nutrition since 1986.
As pioneers of sports nutrition, we’ve spent over 35 years fueling billions of workouts worldwide. Across our state-of-the-art facilities, we carry out 100,000+ quality and food safety checks every year, so athletes can focus on performance—not what’s in their product.
Best-in-Class Quality
We don’t just meet standards — we set them.
From ingredient sourcing to final production, we obsess over every detail in every supplement we make. Quality has been at the core of our brand since day one, because better ingredients mean better performance.
Trusted Performance Across the Globe
Athletes around the world trust us to deliver real results.
Used in 100+ countries, we’re proud to be the #1 Whey Protein brand globally and the #1 Creatine brand in the US and UK, chosen by athletes across all sports and levels.
You’ve discovered the McLaren F1 Team Advantage. Now get yours.
The McLaren F1 Team isn’t the only one...
Discover why Marcus Smith hides his Optimum Advantage
REVEALBehind every Optimum Advantage there's real science
Our team of expert scientists break down the facts, bust the myths, and explore the truths behind what gives our athletes their advantage.
The science behind Protein
Confused about how much protein you need?
Discover why guidelines are outdated, how to choose the right protein, and what really supports recovery—straight from the experts.
The truth behind Creatine
Creatine: muscle-builder, brain-booster, or misunderstood? Optimum Insiders break down the myths, safety, and science behind one of the most effective supplements.
Are female needs different to men?
From debunking the bulking myth to breaking down cycle-syncing, our experts explain what really matters—backed by science, not trends.
