McLaren Club issues F1 Pitpass

The eighth edition of the official Formula One magazine of the McLaren F1 Club (Malta) - Pitpass - was launched during the club's Christmas get-together for members, supporters and motorsport enthusiasts.

The 32-page magazine, which is distributed free, offers fast lane fans a comprehensive review of the 2006 F1 World Championship and interesting features from local leading motorsport experts, including FIA accredited journalist Pierre Vella, who writes about "Goodwood - A Festival of Speed and the Family". Tonio Darmanin, producer and presenter of the TV programme Paqpaq! shares his experiences related to the Mercedes brand.

Godwin Cini, a regular contributor in this annual magazine, gives a detailed account of the Spanish connection in the field of motorsport.

Pitpass features all the activities held by the McLaren F1 Club, including the display of the McLaren MP4-20 replica show car at the Valletta Waterfront, karting competitions and the second successful tour to Silverstone.

Ian Ciangura writes about the visit to the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking by club officials, and Charles Micallef's interesting article on "Formula 1 Metal Badges" will surely go down well with lapel badge collectors.

Club member Josie Gatt writes about his unforgettable visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.

The magazine, which can be obtained by writing to the McLaren F1 Club, PO Box 76, Paola PLA 16, includes the regular facts and figures tables about the drivers' and constructors' titles, the MP4-21 racing car specifications and the 2007 Formula One calendar.