McLaren Sets Launch Date for 2017 F1 Car

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief

McLaren has set the launch date for its 2017 Formula 1 machine for February 24, three days prior to pre-season testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.

The Woking-based team made the announcement via Twitter and becomes the fifth team to confirm its launch plans.

Honda, the teams engine supplier, has already announced plans to introduce an almost entirely designed power unit, which is rumored to be similar to Mercedes in that it could feature a split turbo with a connecting shaft going through the engine block.

There is also speculation that the team could return to the fan-favorite orange livery, which has been teased in the launch countdown.

McLaren joins Ferrari as the two will launch on the same date, with Mercedes, Force India and Renault having also confirmed their launch dates.

Team Date
Renault February 21
Force India February 22
Mercedes February 23
Ferrari February 24
McLaren February 24
About Joey Barnes 600 Articles
Joey Barnes is the Founder of Motorsports Tribune, an outlet that began with the goal of helping aspiring journalists break into and grow the industry. A regular on the racing scene since 2013, the journey for Joey started by covering a Grand-Am event at Circuit of The Americas in his home state of Texas. He has since primarily focused on the IndyCar Series, with appearances in the garages of NASCAR, paddocks of Formula 1, IMSA and World Endurance Championship, while also occasionally engulfing clouds of dust at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals and select Supercross rounds. With previous stops at Autoweek, IndyCar.com, Motorsport.com and RACER, among others, Joey evolved from the singular task as a freelance writer to advanced roles behind the copy desk and alongside some of the best editorial teams in the business. Recognized as a multi-time award winner by the National Motorsports Press Association, Joey currently resides in Dallas-Fort Worth with his trusty four-legged canine companion, Rocket.

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