Yuto Horigome Visits McLaren Technology Centre: A Fusion of Speed and Style
McLaren Automotive recently welcomed Japanese professional skateboarder Yuto Horigome to its world-famous McLaren Technology Centre (MTC). As a two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time X-Games champion, Horigome is renowned for his precision and style, making his visit to McLaren’s headquarters a natural alignment of performance and innovation.
During his time at MTC, Horigome toured the facilities of the 2024 World Constructors’ Championship-winning McLaren Formula 1 team and explored the state-of-the-art McLaren Production Centre. He also had the unique opportunity to experience the unmatched performance of the new Artura Spider on the road.
A Skateboarding Showcase in an Iconic Automotive Setting
Horigome's visit reached new heights when an area of the MTC boulevard, usually home to a prestigious collection of McLaren heritage and Formula 1 vehicles, was transformed into a skate park. Here, he executed a flawless ollie over a McLaren Artura coupe, a moment captured on video to commemorate this incredible fusion of sports and automotive excellence.
The Artura coupe, a masterpiece of engineering, represents McLaren’s cutting-edge technology with its hybrid powertrain and lightweight design. Just as Horigome demonstrates finesse and agility on his skateboard, the Artura embodies speed and precision on the road.
A Shared Dedication to Performance and Innovation
Beyond his impressive trick over the Artura, Horigome also explored McLaren Shadow, the Esports division of McLaren, where he engaged with the simulators used for competitive digital racing. As a final touch, McLaren Special Operations presented him with a bespoke skateboard deck custom-painted in true McLaren fashion, symbolizing the seamless blend of two performance-driven worlds.
Horigome reflected on his experience, stating, “Coming to McLaren to see the supercars and drive one too was something a little different for me, and so much fun! And to skate inside a building like this, with permission to do tricks among the racing cars, was very unique.”
Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, Chief Commercial Officer at McLaren Automotive, expressed McLaren’s enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We were thrilled to welcome Yuto to our home, the McLaren Technology Centre. Like McLaren, Yuto’s dedication to his craft brings with it performance, perfectionism, style, and individuality, and requires the mindset of a World Champion.”
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