McLaren sale BOOSTS championship struggle ahead of season finale

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McLaren sale BOOSTS championship struggle ahead of season finale
McLaren F1 team take to the track in Abu Dhabi this weekend hoping to win the 2024 constructors' title
McLaren Formula 1 team head into the final race of the year this weekend hoping to take home the constructors' championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The 2024 season has been a whirlwind for F1 fans, drivers and teams alike, with seven different winners from four different teams.
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Throughout the year, McLaren's driver duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have secured five wins between them. and have consistently earned vital points across a whole host of races despite Max Verstappen's fourth consecutive championship victory coming as a result of his nine grand prix wins.
McLaren's strong pairing on track has kept them in the lead of Ferrari and Red Bull since September, although the papaya outfit now face an uphill battle to the wire at the season finale this weekend with Ferrari just 21 points behind them.
British star Norris and his Aussie team-mate Piastri both shone throughout the season, but at times, McLaren proved they weren't quite ready to become champions, the now infamous 'papaya rules' debate a low point for example.
But now, the team have evidently pulled together as proven by Norris gifting the sprint win to Piastri last time out in Qatar, with the constructors' championship now the team's clear collective goal.
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McLaren merch sale continues with final push for 2024 title
As the papaya team now dig deep for that much-needed final push to beat Ferrari in Abu Dhabi, the official McLaren store has aligned a final push for their Black Friday Festive Sale, with team merch now available for a discounted price for a limited time only.
The highly sought-after official polo shirts for both Norris and Piastri are still available, so whether you prefer to back the British or the Aussie flag, make sure you use code GIFT15 for an extra 15 per cent off the festive sale, with deals already available for as much as 50 per cent off.
Click here to shop the festive sale with a variety of papaya merch available with an extra 15 per cent off on top of the deal for a limited time only.
If you are more a fan of McLaren's rich history in motorsport, celebrate their past championship success or purchase the perfect Christmas present for the F1 fan in your life with a major price drop on one of the most popular Lego releases, with an exclusive deal on the iconic Senna MP4 set for just £56.
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