# Google Maps can now turn your boring driving icon into a McLaren F1 car

> What you need to know - Google Maps has added a new McLaren F1 car that you can select as your driving avatar during navigation.

- **Source:** [Androidcentral](https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-maps/google-maps-mclaren-vehicle-icon?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac39520cc0038c75382f816)
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #pixel #google #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac39520cc0038c75382f816

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