P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren 2026 car name leaked
McLaren’s 2026 F1 challenger has been named the MCL40A, and it will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for $10-12 million, including a 2026-spec turbocharged 1.6L hybrid V-6 power unit by Mercedes and chassis from either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri.
The winning bidder will have to wait until the first quarter of 2028 for delivery, with a 2025 show car available for lease in the meantime, and will receive special experiences at F1, Le Mans, and Indy 500 events, as well as an invite to visit McLaren’s Technology Centre in Woking.
With only four races left in the season, Norris and Piastri are in a tight battle for the drivers’ title, with Max Verstappen also in contention just 36 points behind Norris.
Verstappen’s performance could ultimately determine if the 2026 McLaren auctioned in Abu Dhabi will belong to a F1 champion, as tensions rise ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
