{"id":468711,"date":"2026-02-09T15:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/468711\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:29:10","slug":"mclaren-officially-unveils-papaya-livery-for-2026-f1-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/468711\/","title":{"rendered":"McLaren officially unveils papaya livery for 2026 F1 car"},"content":{"rendered":"

The McLaren<\/a> Formula 1 team has officially lifted the covers off its 2026 challenger, the MCL40, as it aims to retain both 2025 world titles in F1’s new regulations era.<\/p>\n

McLaren drivers Lando Norris<\/a> and Oscar Piastri<\/a> had tested the MCL40 at Barcelona’s shakedown late last month, draped in a temporary grey and black livery.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Bahrain’s first official test this week, the Woking-based outfit has now presented its final colour scheme for the 2026 season, continuing its rekindled tradition to lean on papaya orange as its main colour.<\/p>\n

\"McLaren <\/p>\n

McLaren MCL40 livery<\/p>\n

Photo by: McLaren<\/p>\n

The McLaren MCL40, which was unveiled at the Bahrain international Circuit – the home of McLaren’s main shareholder, sports a similar looking livery to its two championship-winning predecessors. Meanwhile, Mastercard enjoys an increased presence after upgrading its deal with the squad to a title sponsorship, McLaren’s first such deal since the Vodafone days over a decade ago.<\/p>\n

Last year, Norris clinched his maiden drivers title at the final race in Abu Dhabi, defeating Red Bull’s defending champion Max Verstappen<\/a> by two points. McLaren wrapped up its second consecutive constructors’ crown as early as September’s Singapore round.<\/p>\n

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