F1 News: McLaren Unveils 2024 Race Suits At Iconic Circuit
As the 2024 season approaches, McLaren has unveiled its 2024 race suit, worn by driver Oscar Piastri at Circuit Paul Ricard. The Papaya team has been conducting tests at the iconic circuit using its 2022 title contender, the MCL36.
Key Takeaways:
- McLaren reveals its 2024 race suit worn by Oscar Piastri during testing at Circuit Paul Ricard, using the MCL36 for tests ahead of the new season.
- Piastri laps the iconic circuit in cars at least two years old, a standard procedure before pre-season testing, near the French Riviera.
- The race suit design aligns with McLaren's 2024 title contender, the MCL38, featuring papaya and anthracite colors, paying homage to the team's history. McLaren enters the season with optimism following their strong performance in 2023, with Piastri and teammate Lando Norris aiming to build on last year's success, including Piastri's Sprint race victory in his debut season.
F1 teams are allowed to perform tests ahead of the pre-season testing in cars that are at least two years old. Thus, Piastri has been doing the laps at the legendary F1 circuit, a few kilometers north of the French Riviera.
Quite obviously, the design of the race suit goes in line with the livery on McLaren's 2024 title contender, the MCL38, showcasing the vibrant papaya and anthracite colors ahead of the official launch on February 14.
The distinctive color combination, long associated with McLaren's legacy in Formula 1, serves as a tribute to the team's rich history. As they gear up for the upcoming season, the Woking-based team carries high hopes, fuelled by their strong performance in the latter part of the previous year.
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Piastri and his teammate Lando Norris are poised to leverage the team's momentum, which resulted in four Sprint podiums, a Sprint win, nine podium finishes, and a record-breaking pit stop time in 2023.
The year also marked Piastri's remarkable Formula 1 debut, clinching a Sprint race victory for the team at the Qatar Grand Prix. As the 2024 season swiftly approaches, and with Piastri earning praise for his debut season where he amassed 97 points, expectations from the Australian driver are undoubtedly elevated.
