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McLaren’s new 2026 F1 car finally breaks cover for track debut
McLaren’s 2026 F1 car debuted at the Barcelona shakedown test, with the MCL40 hitting the track for the first time on the third day of testing.
Teams can choose three days to run during the five-day closed-doors test, and McLaren opted to skip the first day.
The reigning world champions plan to complete their allotted days of testing on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Barcelona.
The MCL40 is running a special testing livery and is being piloted by Lando Norris for the initial runs.
Norris sports the number 1 on his car’s nose as the reigning world champion, marking an exciting new chapter.
McLaren and F1 are yet to release an official picture of the car on track, keeping fans eagerly waiting for a glimpse.
