McLaren MCL40
Oscar Piastri drives the MCL40 at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | McLaren | ||||||||||
| Designer | Rob Marshall (Chief Designer) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | McLaren MCL39 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre composite | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 E Performance 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | Mercedes-AMG Kinetic energy recovery system | ||||||||||
| Transmission | McLaren 8-speed + 1 reverse sequential seamless semi-automatic transmission operated via paddle shifters. | ||||||||||
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Petronas | ||||||||||
| Tyres | |||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers |
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| Debut | 2026 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2026 Chinese Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The McLaren MCL40 is a Formula One car constructed by McLaren and designed under the direction of Rob Marshall to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is driven by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in their eighth and fourth seasons with the team respectively, and Norris' first as the reigning world champion.