McLaren record surprising financial loss despite record £588 million turnover

McLaren is the latest team to have its financial accounts examined by RacingNews365.

By Jake Nichol · Racing News 365

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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McLaren recorded an after-tax loss of £17.3 million GBP in 2025 despite a record turnover of £588.483 million.
Cost of sales surged to £534.332 million GBP, up significantly from £375.023 million GBP in 2024.
A major factor in the deficit was the full repayment of pandemic-era investment loans by September 2025.

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The McLaren Formula 1 team reported an after-tax financial loss of £17.3 million GBP in 2025 despite securing both championship titles and generating a record turnover of £588.483 million GBP. Turnover increased by nearly £100 million GBP due to commercial sponsorships and prize money earned from defending its constructors' championship crown.

The deficit followed a sharp rise in cost of sales to £534.332 million GBP, higher operating expenses, and the repayment of loans stemming from COVID-era investments. Additionally, company filings revealed McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown received £8.215 million in base salary alongside £73.682 million from long-term incentive schemes.

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