They do everything to protect their Optimum Advantage
Elite teams like the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team share one clear goal: stay at the top. Hard work matters, but it is not the whole story.
The very best, especially world champions, never give away everything that gives them their edge. And when it comes to the Optimum Advantage, the McLaren team does everything to keep it under wraps.
Why McLaren keeps its Optimum Advantage hidden
Whey Protein
- Helps drivers recover from up to 5 G of lateral and longitudinal forces that impact the body after every race.
- With 24 g of high-quality protein per serving, it supports the team in hitting their daily protein targets.
- Powered by whey protein isolate as the primary ingredient, McLaren trusts the world’s best-selling whey protein powder to stay at the front.
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.
Why Optimum Nutrition?
Unmatched Heritage & Leadership
Leading performance nutrition since 1986.
For over 35 years, we have supported workouts around the world. With more than 100,000 quality and safety checks every year, you can focus fully on your performance.
Best-in-Class Quality
We do not just meet standards, we set them.
From raw ingredient selection through to production, every detail matters. Because better ingredients deliver better performance.
Trusted performance worldwide
Athletes across the globe trust real results.
Available in over 100 countries, we are the number one whey protein brand worldwide and the number one creatine brand in the US and UK, chosen by athletes of all sports and levels.
You now know the McLaren F1 Team’s advantage. Make it yours.
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