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McLaren enters the upcoming F1 campaign looking to defend its double championship success from last year.
McLaren revealed their livery for the Barcelona shakedown test this week. The test allows teams to collect initial data on their new 2026 cars following new technical regulations. McLaren aims to defend its double championship success from last year. The team will debut its season livery on February 9 before the Bahrain test. Although the Barcelona livery is black-inspired, the traditional papaya color is expected for the upcoming F1 season. McLaren will have Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri driving for a fourth consecutive year, matching the longest pair on the grid. The MCL40 will make its first appearance in Barcelona, with the team yet to confirm their run plan for the test days. Discover the McLaren test livery images below!
