Does McLaren Own Mercedes-Benz?

Mercedes-Benz has a long, rich history and makes some of the most luxurious sedans, coupes, SUVs, and sports cars on the market. These remarkable vehicles deliver top performance, technology, comfort, and style. Sometimes, the team at McLaren Palm Beach gets asked, “Does McLaren own Mercedes-Benz?” In short, McLaren does not own Mercedes-Benz, nor does Mercedes-Benz own McLaren. Learn more about the connection between McLaren and Mercedes-Benz, in addition to the story behind the legendary Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, below.

The Relationship Between McLaren and Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz and McLaren worked together in Formula 1 as Mercedes-McLaren Formula One. Together they created a sports car called the Mercedes-McLaren SLR. Eventually, the relationship dissolved, and they became competitors. Now Mercedes-Benz collaborates with Petronas Oil and is known as Mercedes-AMG/Petronas, as well as a number of other clients. While McLaren recently worked with Honda as McLaren-Honda, they’re once again collaborating with Mercedes-Benz! 

Who Owns McLaren? 

So, who owns McLaren? McLaren was founded by Bruce McLaren and went public in 1970. Notable shareholders have included Ron Dennis, Teddy Maye, and even Mercedes-Benz (Daimler Motors). Today, the most considerable shareholder is the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, which is the treasury for the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

Who Owns Mercedes-Benz Corporation? 

Mercedes-Benz Corporation is a division of Daimler AG, a German auto manufacturer. The company headquarters is located in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Daimler AG has owned Mercedes-Benz since the year 1926 when the brand was known as “Daimler-Benz.” 

What About the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren?

The renowned Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a sports car jointly created by Mercedes-Benz and the British automobile manufacturer, McLaren Automotive. If you’ve ever seen one on Wellington roads, you know why it’s unforgettable. It was available from 2003 to 2009. When the car was produced, Mercedes-Benz owned 40 percent of the McLaren Group. SLR is an abbreviation for “Sport Leicht Rennsport” (Sport Light Racing). The car was offered as a coupé, roadster, and speedster, with the speedster released as a limited edition model.

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