McLaren's all-in suspension layout on its 2026 F1 challenger
McLaren unveiled its MCL40 in render form and, while it looks reasonably conventional from an aero standpoint, the front suspension demonstrates great attention to detail in this area. Here's an in-depth look at the Woking team's new machine
How do you follow up on a Formula 1 championship winner?
Although McLaren largely answered that question last year by producing a car that was simply stronger all-round than its predecessor, with enough innovation in its suspension systems to create something of a buffer over the rest of the field, 2026 presents a very different scenario. Per chief designer Rob Marshall, "every nut and bolt" on the MCL40 differs to the MCL39.
But, as he pointed out later at a McLaren launch event, it's the same team - same systems, same infrastructure, same predilection for orange hues. Or not, as the testing livery seems to be a tribute to the Ron Dennis era of 'dynamic, predatory grey' liveries; the real thing will emerge in February with a greater concentration of papaya.
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