@McLarenF1’s #MCL34 is unleashed. #F1 #LaunchSeason

McLaren Racing have unveiled their new Renault-powered MCL34 that will contest the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship season and presented it’s first all new driver line up in 12 years with Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris at the team’s McLaren Technology Centre in Woking.

Sainz begins his fifth season in Formula 1 while team-mate Lando Norris makes his debut in the sport for the Woking based-squad as McLaren continue their recovery throughout the 2019 campaign.

The concept and design of the MCL34 racer along with the Renault E-Tech 19 power-train, focuses on building and developing the car throughout the season.

The MCL34 livery follows the traditional striking papaya orange colour that team founder Bruce McLaren chose when entering his outfit in the 1966 World Championship and also features a nice blue to complement it’s broader racing heritage.

“I’m really looking forward to the tests and excited to finally go racing in McLaren colours,” explained Sainz. “I know everyone at the factory has been working very hard over the winter to prepare ourselves for this year, and I think the team has done a fantastic job with the livery of the MCL34,”

“I’ve been especially focused on my preparations this winter. New training routines, new diet, very specific simulator sessions, and extra time with the engineers to develop and align certain aspects of the car to my preferences,”

“The factory has become my second home since I moved back to the UK and everyone in the team is moving in the same direction. We know the big task ahead of us and we first need to evaluate where we are after the tests. From there onwards, I can’t wait to start racing and keep pushing forward together.” Sainz concluded.

FIA Formula 2 graduate Norris was very impressed with the look of the new MCL34 racer and is ready to hit the ground running at the upcoming pre-season test in Barcelona.

“Next stop, Barcelona! Seriously, I can’t wait to get behind the wheel in testing,” Norris said. “I’ve been working hard over the winter preparing for my step up to F1. I’ve spent a lot of time with the team in the factory too, learning as much as I can to get ready for the 2019 season,”

“It’s been my dream to get to Formula 1 since I was a kid. I gained useful experience behind the wheel during practice sessions in 2018, and now I’m really looking forward to making my race debut with McLaren. The MCL34 looks great and now I just want to drive it.” Norris concluded.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown commented on the team’s hardwork over the winter.

“The MCL34 is the result of an immense amount of hard work and dedication throughout our team,” explained Brown. “We’re all committed, motivated and united in our ambition to return McLaren to competitiveness, and the MCL34 is only the start of this process.”

“We have a fresh driver pairing, who together represent the new generation of Formula 1 talent, and are an integral part of the team and our collective effort to advance McLaren forward,” Brown said.

Brown also acknowledged the team’s fans and partners for their strong support.

“The McLaren family is not only our people and our drivers, but also our superb partners and wonderful fans,” Brown continued. “We have a strong community of partners which continues to grow, and an incredible fanbase, who have all remained loyal and supportive throughout our highs and lows, and I’d like to thank them as we head into the 2019 season.

“As ever, we move fearlessly forward.” Brown concluded.

The MCL34 racer makes it’s track debut in Formula 1’s pre-season tests from Monday February 18-Thursday February 21 and Tuesday February 26-Friday March 1 at the Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya with both Sainz and Norris sharing the wheel across both tests.