Frank Stephenson and Tavarish Reveal One-Off McLaren P1 "EVO" Project
With plans to make it the fastest P1 ever.
Summary
- Tavarish’s flood-damaged P1 becomes custom “P1 EVO”
- Frank Stephenson returns to redesign his original hypercar
- Build aims to become fastest McLaren P1 ever
Frank Stephenson, the original designer of the McLaren P1, is teaming up with YouTuber Freddy “Tavarish” Hernandez to create the McLaren P1 “EVO” — a one-off reinterpretation of the iconic hybrid hypercar. The project centers around Tavarish’s personal P1, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Ian in 2022. Rather than restore it to stock, the pair is aiming to build the fastest P1 ever made, with the process fully documented on YouTube for fans to follow.
The P1 EVO marks Stephenson’s return to automotive design after a hiatus since 2018, and the redesign amplifies the car’s aggressive aesthetic. The revised body features a larger front lip, newly added front fender vents, reworked doors and a striking dorsal fin that extends from the hood to a dramatic rear shark fin. The car also features a roof scoop and futuristic aero-discs on its wheels.
This bespoke build blends Stephenson’s original design language with contemporary motorsport influences and ambitious performance goals. The final vehicle is expected to debut later in 2025 and stands as both a resurrection story and an evolution of one of the most iconic hypercars of the last decade.
