McLaren unveil F1 livery for Barcelona shakedown test

McLaren has unveiled the livery it will use during the Barcelona shakedown test this week.

The test offers teams a chance to gather some initial data on their new 2026 cars which have been built under a brand new set of technical regulations.

McLaren enter the year looking to defend its double championship success from last year, triumphing in both the drivers' and constructors' standings.

The Woking-based squad is due to reveal its season livery on February 9, ahead of the following test in Bahrain.

In Barcelona, McLaren will run a black-inspired livery, offering little hints into what its true design for the year ahead may look like.

However, it is once again likely to be papaya coloured, which has become traditional for the team in the modern F1 era.

McLaren will field Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for a fourth consecutive year, making it the joint-longest uninterrupted line-up on the grid alongside Aston Martin.

The MCL40 car will hit the track for the first time in Barcelona this week, although McLaren is yet to confirm its run plan as teams are required to select three out of the five available days to operate the car.

View images of the McLaren test livery below!