McLaren has unveiled its livery for the 2026 Formula 1 season, having run a black design during the five-day Barcelona test.
The Woking-based outfit revealed the livery for the MCL40 during a live event in Bahrain, streamed globally on YouTube.
McLaren is attempting to defend its constructors’ title for a third consecutive season, although it faces the challenge of doing so this year under F1’s new power unit regulations.
Lando Norris is also looking to defend his maiden drivers’ title, while Oscar Piastri is aiming to dethrone his papaya team-mate.
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