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As McLaren prepare for the 2024 Formula 1 season, the Woking-based outfit passed a milestone by firing up the engine
After revealing the MCL38’s livery for 2024, the engine start-up is the latest glimpse of the car before the official season launch on February 14. McLaren has a new three-pronged technical structure overseeing the development of the MCL38, with Peter Prodromou, Rob Marshall, and David Sanchez as technical directors. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will be testing the Mercedes hybrid powertrain of the McLaren MCL38, with both drivers committed to the team’s long-term future. Piastri signed a contract extension until 2026 after an impressive rookie season, while Norris recently pledged his allegiance to McLaren with a multi-year extension. McLaren aims to build on their mid-season turnaround in 2023 and become a consistent podium threat.
