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First McLaren Senna delivered to its lucky owner

With ramping annual sales, McLaren's success in the automotive business has fortunately followed a different path than its F1 team these past few years.

Named after perhaps Grand Prix racing's most iconic driver, the McLaren Senna embodies in an extreme iteration McLaren's racing spirit and DNA.

The first stunning Senna supercar and bespoke creation was delivered this week to one Michael Fux in New York, its most striking aspect perhaps being its emerald green-tinted carbon fibre body work.

The track-focused car is powered by 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing a massive 789 bhp, making the Senna the most powerful McLaren road car ever.

We'll omit to mention the Senna's listed price, because love means giving without limits…

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.