McLaren MP4-26 Launch

McLaren have launched their 2011 F1 car in Berlin.
Here are the first pictures of the car.

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren MP4-26

McLaren staged an unusual launch in Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz. Competition winners brought different pieces of the car and they were assembled together in front of the public and press.
Team principal Martin Whitmarsh said: “I think today’s innovative launch demonstrates the enthusiasm within Vodafone McLaren Mercedes to engage the general public; to show them that our sport is intense and exciting and that we’re very keen to showcase Formula 1 to the wider world.”
As well as featuring KERS and an adjustable rear wing, as permitted by the 2011 rules, the MP4-26 sports an unusual U-shaped sidepod arrangement. McLaren say the layout is to direct air to the rear of the car more efficiently.