2022 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

[Emag]

Was re-watching some of the older races for fun, and this one got me a bit nostalgic ...

https://i.imgur.com/ZbFZYrk.png

Will we experience the thrill of starting a season as title contenders again I wonder? It's been so long

Dreaming is free, right?

I really with that would be the case, but I’m keeping my expectations low… Much rather be surprised than disappointed

Not necessarily expecting this from 2022 to be honest. I am aware of the deficits and no matter how much I would love them to be at the front, objectively speaking, it's unlikely.

Still, it's nice to remember that a couple of years ago McLaren was leading the field. Would be nice to come back to that time again.

[SmallSoldier]

Was re-watching some of the older races for fun, and this one got me a bit nostalgic ...

https://i.imgur.com/ZbFZYrk.png

Will we experience the thrill of starting a season as title contenders again I wonder? It's been so long

Dreaming is free, right?

I really with that would be the case, but I’m keeping my expectations low… Much rather be surprised than disappointed

Not necessarily expecting this from 2022 to be honest. I am aware of the deficits and no matter how much I would love them to be at the front, objectively speaking, it's unlikely.

Still, it's nice to remember that a couple of years ago McLaren was leading the field. Would be nice to come back to that time again.

Let’s keep the faith! They are doing all the right things to get back there… Consistency is key and the upward trend and momentum is there… If the new car shows as anything, is that they are been bold and daring to go back to the front… Who knows, they may surprise us

[MrGapes]

At first looking at the car thought it was a very vanilla concept that was reflective of the mcl35m, after having a closer I'm thinking the complete opposite, the fundamental mechanical and aero concepts are brave, let's hope it works to our favor!

[Macklaren]

Was re-watching some of the older races for fun, and this one got me a bit nostalgic ...

https://i.imgur.com/ZbFZYrk.png

Will we experience the thrill of starting a season as title contenders again I wonder? It's been so long

...wasn't this the year of the catastrophic pre-season test with the "octopus" exhaust? and they emergency slapped on a normal exhaust between the final test and Aus GP and locked out the front row?

[mclaren111]

Dreaming is free, right?

I really with that would be the case, but I’m keeping my expectations low… Much rather be surprised than disappointed

Not necessarily expecting this from 2022 to be honest. I am aware of the deficits and no matter how much I would love them to be at the front, objectively speaking, it's unlikely.

Still, it's nice to remember that a couple of years ago McLaren was leading the field. Would be nice to come back to that time again.

Let’s keep the faith! They are doing all the right things to get back there… Consistency is key and the upward trend and momentum is there… If the new car shows as anything, is that they are been bold and daring to go back to the front… Who knows, they may surprise us

I want McLaren Audi to rule from 2025 onwards for 10 Years in a Row....

[SmallSoldier]

Not necessarily expecting this from 2022 to be honest. I am aware of the deficits and no matter how much I would love them to be at the front, objectively speaking, it's unlikely.

Still, it's nice to remember that a couple of years ago McLaren was leading the field. Would be nice to come back to that time again.

Let’s keep the faith! They are doing all the right things to get back there… Consistency is key and the upward trend and momentum is there… If the new car shows as anything, is that they are been bold and daring to go back to the front… Who knows, they may surprise us

I want McLaren Audi to rule from 2025 onwards for 10 Years in a Row....

I don’t mind the ruling part… I am not a fan of a potential McLaren Audi

[mclaren111]

Let’s keep the faith! They are doing all the right things to get back there… Consistency is key and the upward trend and momentum is there… If the new car shows as anything, is that they are been bold and daring to go back to the front… Who knows, they may surprise us

I want McLaren Audi to rule from 2025 onwards for 10 Years in a Row....

I don’t mind the ruling part… I am not a fan of a potential McLaren Audi

Doesn't have to be Audi... Exclusive Engine supplier is needed... Audi just seems most likely at this stage...

[PlatinumZealot]

Was re-watching some of the older races for fun, and this one got me a bit nostalgic ...

https://i.imgur.com/ZbFZYrk.png

Will we experience the thrill of starting a season as title contenders again I wonder? It's been so long

...wasn't this the year of the catastrophic pre-season test with the "octopus" exhaust? and they emergency slapped on a normal exhaust between the final test and Aus GP and locked out the front row?

Octopus exhaust was 2011. It was burning up the floor so much that had to run a 3d printed metal/ceramic floor to finish testing. They quickly replaced it with a more conventional diffuser exhaust like what the other teams were running.

[siskue2005]

Was re-watching some of the older races for fun, and this one got me a bit nostalgic ...

https://i.imgur.com/ZbFZYrk.png

Will we experience the thrill of starting a season as title contenders again I wonder? It's been so long

...wasn't this the year of the catastrophic pre-season test with the "octopus" exhaust? and they emergency slapped on a normal exhaust between the final test and Aus GP and locked out the front row?

Octopus exhaust was 2011. It was burning up the floor so much that had to run a 3d printed metal/ceramic floor to finish testing. They quickly replaced it with a more conventional diffuser exhaust like what the other teams were running.

And almost got pole position on the first race

[SmallSoldier]

Even though not the MCL36, the orange and blue on the livery look great under the sunlight:

[Emag]

It was confirmed that McLaren will have a shakedown before Barcelona right? I would bet they do it like 1-2 days before testing. They are really trying to hide things for as long as possible this year aren't they.

[_cerber1]

It was confirmed that McLaren will have a shakedown before Barcelona right? I would bet they do it like 1-2 days before testing. They are really trying to hide things for as long as possible this year aren't they.

I'm not sure that they are hiding something so desperately, most likely the chassis will be completely ready by this time. Shooting day is really expected before the tests and it will take place in Barcelona.

[adrianjordan]

Do you know what the livery reminds me of most.... The generic team liveries you get in the F1 game.

I guess that confirms McLaren is aiming at a younger fan base, hardly surprising given Lando's presence on Twitch, or whatever it's called lol.

I'm on the fence personally until I see it on TV. My favourite recent livery remains the 2019 one and I wish teams would stop with the matte finishes - I want shiny F1 cars

[the EDGE]

Do you know what the livery reminds me of most.... The generic team liveries you get in the F1 game.

I guess that confirms McLaren is aiming at a younger fan base, hardly surprising given Lando's presence on Twitch, or whatever it's called lol.

I'm on the fence personally until I see it on TV. My favourite recent livery remains the 2019 one and I wish teams would stop with the matte finishes - I want shiny F1 cars

It looked stunning on TV in the studio, it's worth noting that the 'black' is actually unpainted Carbon Fibre, not paint/wrap

The colours are great, I do like the new livery, but i'd prefer 2 colours not 3, and some artistic touch, not these straight lines

TBH, McLaren has the best colours, but every other team manages to do a better job putting them on the car

I still like the mcl 34, far the best recent livery for me

Still... if the 36 wins, who cares how she's painted?

[_cerber1]