Production Director Piers Thynne emphasised what an undertaking switching to a Mercedes was power unit has been, with McLaren the only team to switch engine this year. It took an extraordinary effort from everyone in the team, as well as excellent support from Mercedes, to install a power unit that was very different to the one we had been using. James Elson. Seven-time grand prix winner Ricciardo, who left the rebranded Renault/Alpine team for Woking, was typically enthused about his new team and car. Visit our cookie policy to find out more about our use of cookies and how to opt out. We couldn't find you on our McLaren Plus database. Daniel Ricciardo is looking good in his McLaren colours. The MCL35M is pretty much a brand-new car and who better to talk you through the changes than McLaren F1 Technical Director James Key ? “This will be an even tougher season but we’re ready to meet the challenge. March 4, 2021 10:30 am (Updated March 5, 2021 6:34 pm) And now it's changing engine…, “I think my determination to perform has only grown as I’ve gained more experience and I’m looking forward to getting this next chapter in my career started.”. Last updated on 15 February 2021 15 February 2021. For example: Please confirm your email marketing permissions by resubmitting your request. Max Verstappen has wasted no time in proving Red Bull’s 2021 F1 title credentials, claiming his first Grand Prix win of the year at just the second time of asking. The MCL35M might…, “All of us at McLaren are ready and determined for another season of intensely competitive Formula 1 racing,” he said. “I’m thrilled to be a McLaren driver and super-keen to get started. At last, the first 2021 F1 car has been revealed: the Mercedes-powered McLaren MCL35M.Shown to the world for the first time in a live stream from the team’s headquarters in Woking, there were big smiles from drivers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren CEO … Technical Director James Key emphasised the importance of interpreting the rule changes. Cost-cutting measures adopted by Formula 1 have forced teams to run their 2020 cars again this season, with limited upgrades allowed. Accept, We have noticed that you are using the English version of our web site. Would you like to view the site in 中国? It has taken McLaren six years to recover from its disastrous first season with Honda and become the third-best team, in 2020 with Renault power. McLaren: 2021 F1 car has "fresh ideas" despite limitations. The floor now tapers towards the wheels and no longer has the slots of the 2020 car. McLaren has become the first team to reveal its Formula 1 car for 2021, as it returns to Mercedes power for the first time in seven years. Feb 15, 2021, 7:51 PM. A lot of the bodywork shape is dictated by the engine installation, so some of the different shapes you see on this year’s car are down to that. These cars generate huge amounts of performance and, despite plenty of stability in the regulations for this season, it was clear that there was a good opportunity for teams to take another significant step forward. Just look at the bargeboards and deflectors towards the front of the car: it almost looks as though they’ve grown organically, but a huge amount of thought has gone into them. “Despite relatively stable technical regulations from 2020, there are several significant aerodynamic changes to the rules that are important to get right,” he said. Nearly two decades later, in 2011, having not even thought about building another production car in the intervening years, McLaren Automotive dropped the MP4-12C cat among the established supercar pigeons. McLaren have produced an upgraded version of the car, the McLaren MCL35M, for the 2021 championship as the team return to using Mercedes engines. Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris with McLaren's car for the 2021 season. This year’s bodywork is based on very similar principles to last year and I don’t think this will change during the season because it’s something that’s largely defined when you’re in the throes of defining the car architecture. And…, The Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2021 was as busy as its official title – time to find out who's salendo and what's scendendo after F1 in Italy. The stiffening of the construction around the shoulder area has altered the shape of this year’s tyres slightly but it’s not a fundamental change and their characteristics are similar to what we’ve had before. Sign up now, or current members can amend their details in the form below if necessary. McLaren Racing today unveiled the team’s new driver line-up to a live global audience ahead of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. It’s all about constantly re-optimising and developing – not just the car but also your understanding. “I feel more confident, more hyped and more excited than ever to get the car out on track,” said Lando Norris, speaking from the McLaren Technology Centre at a launch event streamed online. We had to introduce the new nose concept last year to meet the homologation deadline, otherwise we would have had to stick with the concept we started 2020 with. Make sure to keep an eye on TEAMStream and the McLaren App for more updates on the MCL35M. On the mechanical side, a lot of areas are already locked down, or will be from the first race of the season. “The entire team has worked hard over the short winter, together with our colleagues from Mercedes-AMG, to produce the MCL35M and provide a strong car for our drivers to race this year. To the untrained eye our 2021 Formula 1 challenger doesn’t look all that different to its predecessor, but don’t be fooled. Please ensure you enter "+" country code and telephone number. Andreas Seidl, Team Principal, McLaren F1, said: “All of us at McLaren are ready and determined for another season of intensely competitive Formula 1 racing. By: Jonathan Noble. “Building a Formula 1 car is never easy. Check here for latest versions. Email address should have @ and a period. To the untrained eye some of the aerodynamic changes we’ve made might look simple, trivial even, compared to last year, but they can have a significant impact on the performance of the car. Don't miss out! Nevertheless, the switch to Mercedes power has resulted in a new chassis; gearbox; and fuel, hydraulic, electrical and cooling systems. “Every change to these regulations presents an opportunity, and the team in Woking has been working incredibly hard in difficult conditions to maximise those opportunities. The MCL35M will get its first runout for a filming day at Silverstone tomorrow, before official preseason testing starts on March 12 at Bahrain International Circuit. “The most significant challenge with has been the packaging of the new power unit. It’s required fresh thinking because the geometries imposed by the regulations are unique and not something we’ve encountered in the past.