How United Performance Changed the Game
How the partnership between McLaren and Optimum Nutrition is redefining what performance means, on and off the track.
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2025 was the year McLaren returned to the summit of Formula 1 driven by human performance as much as engineering brilliance. In 2026, the team is building on that momentum, and Optimum Nutrition supports the nutritional needs of the entire race team and wider crew as they prepare for every session.
Since the partnership launched in 2024
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F1 drivers are high-performance athletes too.
It's easy to assume the car does all the work. The data says otherwise — and it's exactly why nutrition support matters as much as engineering.
170-190bpm
50C+
2-4kg
5-6G
0.2 sec
15-20 hrs
170-190 bpm
held for the full 90-minute race, closer to sustained marathon effort than sitting behind a wheel
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A driver's body: 5x bodyweight in G-force
Drivers must recover from up to 5g's of lateral and longitudinal force on their bodies — more than astronauts experience during launch.
Whey protein supports the muscle repair process the body needs after this kind of repeated strain.
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A driver's leg: 250lbs of force, every brake
McLaren F1 drivers apply up to 250 pounds of force to their brake pedals — with one leg, up to 250 times in a single race.
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements for supporting muscle power and force output.
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Pit crew: 1.80 second world record
The McLaren F1 pit crew is the fastest in the world — the type of speed that demands sustained focus and precision, across long hours and high temperatures.
Amino Energy pairs caffeine with amino acids for steady alertness, without the crash a sugar spike would cause.
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The talent behind McLaren's return to the top.
Lando Norris
Pictured: Gold Standard WheyOne of Formula 1's defining talents, Lando's relentless pursuit of performance powered him to the 2025 World Championship and continues to drive his success today.
Oscar Piastri
Pictured: Micronised CreatineCalm under pressure and quick to adapt, Oscar has rapidly established himself as one of Formula 1's most formidable competitors, turning potential into podiums and victories.
Recipes & Stories from the Team
Recipes
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Pecan Pit Stop Shake
A nod to America's most loved dessert, firmly rooted to Texas, the home of the pecan.
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Becketts Blend
The classic British dessert, apple and blackberry crumble, full of protein.
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Cherry Rush
A protein-packed take on Australia's oldest and most popular chocolate bar.
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Monaco Mirabeau Millefeuille Shake
A celebration of both Monaco's elite racing culture and the delicious layers of the classic French pastry.
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Fuelling Performance
For McLaren, winning is more than just crossing the finish line — it's about fuelling a team physically and psychologically to achieve consistently high-level performance. Go behind the scenes with the team, one episode at a time.
Go behind the scenes with the team, one episode at a time.
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Fuelling the Team
Fuelling the team has never been so competitive. Lando and the team take on the ultimate protein yoghurt bowl challenge together with Optimum Nutrition.
The Foundations
Peak performance doesn't begin when the visor comes down. Exploring the habits and routines that help the team prepare for race day with Optimum Nutrition.
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