The three-seater’s uncompromising design and unreal performance put the automotive world on notice when it made its debut in 1992.

McLaren won its first F1 Constructors’ title in 1974 and accrued a further seven across the following 24 seasons, with a spree of four in a row between 1988 and 1991, the high watermark.

Stella wore de Ferran's helmet badge on his shirt as he spoke to reporters after McLaren won the constructors' title for the first time in 26 years at Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.