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McLaren confirm MCL35M Silverstone spin

15 February 2021 at 20:13
  • Joseph Tyrrell

McLaren have become the first team to unveil their 2021 challenger, the MCL35M and they've also confirmed a filming day that will see the drivers take it for a spin at Silverstone.

It's a quick turnaround between the launch and the filming day as it will take place on Tuesday. Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo will get the chance to take the car for a spin around the home of the British Grand Prix. They will be hoping the new MCL35M can boost their performance as they aim to defend their best of the rest title this year.

A press release from the team read: "Lando and Daniel will first drive the MCL35M at Silverstone from tomorrow as part of the team's pre-season filming days.

The team makes its first official outing at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 12 at pre-season testing. McLaren F1 will return to Sakhir for the Formula 1 season-opener, and the team's first home race, at the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28. "