The McLaren app was created to offer fans of Formula One racing more access to the racing teams day to day. The app will host information on the team's races and drivers as well as interact with fans. Fan interaction on the app will include hosting conversations, posting fan polls and presenting racing reports. Fans will also be able to engage in live chats with Mclaren team members, including engineers, managers, and pit crew. The McLaren app is currently live for iOS and Android users.
The company indicates that fans are extremely important to the team and that McLaren views that app as bridging the gap between fans and members of the team. McLaren is looking to further grow the app as time goes on, and increase fan engagement.
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The McLaren Mobile App Was Designed to Increase Team Support
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