F1 News: McLaren Reveals MCL60 Ahead Of 2023 Season

McLaren have revealed the MCL60 at a launch event this afternoon.

The team are celebrating their 60th anniversary and took fans on an emotional trip down memory lane to where things started.

Special year. Special car. 🧡
#MCL60 is ready for the 2023 F1 season! 👊
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 13, 2023

The MCL60 sports the papaya orange theme with a lot more exposed carbon fibre than 2022 as well as blue accents.

Driver's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri featured at the event. Norris, who is heading into his fifth season with the team has said in a statement:

“The off-season has been good but I'm looking forward to getting back on track and behind the wheel of the MCL60 for the first time. The new car looks great, and everyone involved in the build has played an important role.

“This is my fifth year in Formula 1 and I’m hoping to carry positive momentum into the new season after a year of racing under the new era of regulations. It’s been a good challenge adapting to them and I feel that I’m in a positive position to keep on improving as a driver. I’ve enjoyed my journey with the team so far and to be involved in McLaren’s 60th anniversary is a privilege. I’ll continue to work hard alongside Oscar throughout this significant year as we look to maximise opportunities to score points.”

Piastri, who is about to embark on his rookie F1 season, has said:

“I’m delighted to get started with McLaren and make my F1 debut this season. The off-season has been great for me, and I’ve been working hard to prepare for the upcoming year. The time I’ve spent at the factory and in the sim has been enjoyable and productive, and everyone in the team has been welcoming. I’ve settled in well and I’m now fully focused on getting out on track in Bahrain.

“The MCL60 is very impressive and it’s going to be a memorable year, not just for me in my rookie season but also as a team celebrating 60 years of McLaren Racing. The challenge ahead is an exciting one and I’m looking forward to driving with Lando as we work hard to pick up points throughout the season.”

It was revealed after the end of the 2022 season that Andreas Seidl was moving to Sauber/Alfa Romeo and that McLaren had promoted Andrea Stella to team principal. The new team chief said in a statement:

“It’s an honour to lead McLaren Racing into the team’s 60th anniversary season. We have a committed and talented group of people at McLaren, and we are all looking forward to taking the MCL60 racing, after the hard work and the efforts over the last months, in all areas of the team.

And finally, McLaren CEO Zak Brown also featured at the event and has stated:

“We are delighted to launch our 2023 Formula 1 team with Lando and Oscar at the wheel as we celebrate 60 years of McLaren Racing. This year’s driver line-up is extremely exciting as Lando, an intelligent and confident driver with excellent pace, is joined by one of the biggest up-and-coming talents in motorsport with Oscar.

“Being one of the oldest teams on the Formula 1 grid and marking our 60 year anniversary as a racing team is an excellent achievement. We have a wealth of history dating back to when Bruce McLaren first formed McLaren Racing in 1963, therefore, it is appropriate we honour the last six decades through our 2023 competitor’s name, the MCL60. This is the start of several anniversary commemorations that will be exhibited throughout the year."

The next livery reveal is only in a couple of hours with Aston Martin revealing the AMR23 at 7pm GMT at an event at Silverstone.

The next important F1 date to be aware of is Tuesday 14 February for the launch of the Ferrari 2023 car.

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