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McLaren finally joined Formula 1’s test in the third morning at Barcelona on Wednesday with its new MCL40 completing its first installation lap
McLaren joined the Formula 1 test in Barcelona on Wednesday with its new MCL40, completing its first installation lap, having opted for a late start to maximize development time.
The team released renders of the MCL40 on Monday morning, with the actual design expected to differ as McLaren prioritizes development.
McLaren, running a black testing livery, missed the start of track time on Wednesday with Lando Norris at the wheel due to red flags caused by Audi and Haas, but completed an installation lap after the session resumed.
Other teams, including Mercedes, Red Bull, Alpine, and Aston Martin, have been actively participating in the test, while Williams withdrew due to delays in their new FW48 build.
