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McLaren has officially confirmed the launch date of their 2026 F1 challenger, ahead of the groundbreaking season.
McLaren has confirmed the launch date of their 2026 Formula 1 challenger for February 9th in Bahrain, ahead of the new season. They are the last team to announce their launch date. The car is expected to be presented by drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as they aim for more titles.
Andrea Stella and Zak Brown will join the pair at the launch, set two days before the first pre-season tests in Bahrain. McLaren enters 2026 with significant momentum after back-to-back Constructors’ Championships in 2024 and 2025, finishing 364 points ahead of Mercedes. Norris will aim for back-to-back titles as Piastri seeks redemption.
McLaren’s announcement completes all teams’ car launch dates for the 2026 F1 season. Red Bull and Racing Bulls will reveal their cars jointly next week. Aston Martin will unveil a car designed by Adrian Newey on the same day as McLaren’s launch. The upcoming season promises excitement with new car launches and driver line-ups.
