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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

Lando Norris says the new McLaren feels noticeably different but that he got a good understanding of the 2026 car on its first day of running at the Barcelona shakedown, and his first run as car No. 1.

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.

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."

The $274,000 McLaren Artura Spider convertible takes the automaker’s identity in a new direction. Not only is it a hybrid, but it turns away from the hyper-powered nature of its race-inspired ancestors in favor of a 3.

The 2026 F1 campaign will introduce a widespread set of regulation changes and the new ruleset is pretty complicated