Doug DeMuro's review of the McLaren F1 is decidedly negative, scoring just 23/100 on OctaneScore. The car's defining strength is its exceptional performance—it held the world speed record at 240 mph and won Le Mans despite being designed as a road car first, with an engine so capable it was successfully adapted for racing in the BMW LMR. However, DeMuro criticizes the car's questionable value at $25 million relative to its performance, crippling maintenance costs that require shipping to Philadelphia or the manufacturer, and design compromises like bus tail lights and BMW switchgear that undermine its meticulous weight-saving philosophy. He concludes the F1 is somewhat overrated despite being the "culmination of analog car design from its era"—making it a car for collectors and hypercar enthusiasts willing to overlook its practical flaws and eye-watering operating costs.