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McLaren Racing and Loop debut limited-edition F1 earplugs for ultimate sound control

Lando Norris wears Loop earplugs

Earplug specialist Loop has partnered with McLaren Racing, to release the limited-edition McLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop Switch 2 earplugs. The Switch 2 earplugs sport the team’s signature Papaya colourway, while delivering advanced passive noise reduction.

As a limited-edition release, these are set to become a must-have for McLaren devotees and audio tech enthusiasts alike.

After early success, the McLaren Formula 1 team are shaping up to be front runners in the 2025 F1 season,

With three user-selectable modes, the LoopSwitch 2 earplugs allow users to fine-tune their sound environment, whether they’re in the middle of a roaring F1 grandstand, pushing their limits in a training session, or simply seeking a moment of peace amid daily chaos.

McLaren’s Must-Have Fan Accessory?

The McLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop Switch 2 offers three distinct listening experiences. Quiet Mode (offering 26 dB SNR) is ideal for deep concentration, effectively blocking out intrusive background noise, making it perfect for high-focus tasks.

Experience Mode (23 dB SNR) is designed for live events; this setting preserves the excitement of ambient while still offering a significant level of sonic protection (an essential tool for race-day spectators).

Finally, Engage Mode (20 dB SNR) balances background noise while maintaining speech clarity, ensuring you stay connected in social and professional settings.

Typical applications and usage cases  include sports and concerts, deep focus and productivity, travel and commuting and urban environments.

F1 fans can still feel the adrenaline of the crowd while keeping their ears protected from excessive noise, while analysts, gamers, and professionals can eliminate distractions to achieve perfect focus, while commuters can simly block out noise for a more peaceful journey.

Available from today, the McLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop Switch 2 is priced at £59.95 and can be purchased directly from loopearplugs.com.  

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