Formula 1 News: Secretlab Teams Up with McLaren Racing
Secretlab and McLaren Racing have teamed up to release the Secretlab TITAN Evo McLaren Edition chair— a tribute to the decades since Bruce McLaren set out to build a racecar in 1963.
The world’s first McLaren-inspired chair draws upon McLaren Racing’s commitment to high performance, and also calls to mind McLaren’s pioneering line of race cars and the stellar 2024 season of its Formula 1 Team.
From early prototypes to the final product, every design element went through countless iterations, honed to a fine edge to meet the highest benchmarks for quality and innovation. No detail was overlooked. The result is a chair that’s built to last, infused with the same engineering prowess that fuels McLaren’s race cars.
From kickstarting a line of Formula 1-winning race cars introducing one of the fastest road cars in the world, the McLaren Speedtail, every step of McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive’s illustrious lineage has pushed the limits of possibility. Their pursuit of relentless technical innovation parallels Secretlab’s commitment as chair specialists to redefine the making of a modern ergonomic chair through science and engineering.
A design inspired by McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive’s legacy of innovation
As a nod to McLaren Racing’s signature aerodynamic hourglass silhouette, artfully placed papaya accents trace the same flowing lines and curves on the chair — evoking the way McLaren race cars cut effortlessly through air. McLaren Automotive’s distinctive hexagonal grille pattern is also mirrored on the chair’s backrest.
Stunning carbon fiber leatherette panels pay homage to the brand’s innovative use of the material, starting with the McLaren MP4/1 in 1981 — the first-ever design to employ a full carbon fiber monocoque chassis. The MP4/1 revolutionized performance and safety in Formula 1, introducing the grid to a material that was stronger, lighter, and safer.
With McLaren clinching its first Constructors’ Championship since 1998, the Secretlab TITAN Evo McLaren Edition celebrates a new era for the team, paying homage to its gritty spirit and unceasing engineering advancements over the years.
Grounded in ergonomic comfort
Outfitted with all the proprietary technologies of the Secretlab TITAN Evo and upholstered in an exquisite microsuede, the McLaren Edition chair takes a similar approach to performance with a design refined over hundreds of prototypes and rigorous testing.
- Patent-pending* cold-cure foam: Carefully formulated to be medium-firm, our proprietary foam mix is the perfect blend of comfort and support. Softer foams put more strain on your muscles because they have to work harder to support you, especially over long hours. Our cold-cure foam is firmer, which allows for more even weight distribution and pressure relief.
- Proprietary sculpted pebble seat base: With gently sloping side wings, our proprietary sculpted pebble seat base guides you toward the middle for more uniform pressure distribution, while still giving you room to move. Switch between sitting upright, leaning to one side, or even sitting cross-legged.
- 4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support: Dynamic lumbar support that can be tailored to fit you just right. It moves up, down, in, and out to tuck neatly into the natural 20-45° curvature of your lower back. To further optimize support, our engineers also developed a lattice of living hinges that intelligently flexes to your back as you shift from one posture to another.
The Secretlab Lumbar Pillow Pro McLaren Edition was designed specially for the Secretlab TITAN Evo McLaren Edition chair. It is the perfect fit for pros who want even more support, filled with our signature PlushCell™ memory foam that effortlessly molds to your back. Engineered to complement the TITAN Evo’s 4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System, so you can still enjoy the full range of personalized adjustments in four directions.