McLaren technical director James Key expects all 10 F1 teams will change their new cars significantly before the opening round of the new season.
Four of the ten Formula 1 teams have unveiled their car designs for the 2022 season. Haas presented renders of an early iteration of their VF-22 last week, while Red Bull showed off the livery of their RB18 painted onto a FOM show car. Aston Martin revealed a genuine car yesterday, which ran at Silverstone for the first time today.
Speaking at the launch of the team’s new MCL36 at the McLaren Technology Centre, Key confirmed the car shown off is the one they will run at the opening pre-season test in Barcelona. They will also conduct a filming day with the car before then.
“I think we can be proud of presenting a real car, because it absolutely is,” Key said. “It’s the car we’ll be taking to Barcelona.
“Yes, we’ve hidden a few bits and pieces for obvious reasons – there are some sensitive areas. As far as the development…