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Formula 1's reigning champion team has unveiled its 2026 car in a monochromatic testing livery

Mercedes driver George Russell said: "The cars looked really cool out on the circuit and that's positive for our sport. "They are quite different for us as drivers but, once you get your head around it, driving them is quite intuitive. "It's enjoyable being behind the wheel and there's a lot for fans to look forward to with these new regulations."

McLaren have revealed a striking oneoff black and silver livery for the Barcelona Shakedown, the first major testing session of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

F1 teams are starting to show their new cars, but we'll have to wait as long as possible for the World Champions' turn.

McLaren has revealed the first renders of its 2026 car, the MCL40, as the group pre-season shakedown gets underway in Barcelona.

Reigning F1 world champions McLaren have released striking renders of their new MCL40 in a pared-back Barcelona testing livery.

McLaren won't be one of the teams hitting the track first when F1 preseason testing starts in 2026. But it has planned for a late test debut

McLaren has released the first images of the car Lando Norris will use to defend his Formula 1 title, albeit finished in an interim testing livery.

Fans have been left concerned after hearing Lando Norris' comment about McLaren's new car ahead of the 2026 season.