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McLaren MP4-27

Wednesday 1st February 2012

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Introducing McLaren's new car for the 2012 season, the MP4-27.

Introducing McLaren's new car for the 2012 season, the MP4-27.

  • Introducing McLaren's new car for the 2012 season, the MP4-27.
  • Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton were on hand to pull the covers off...
  • ...which they did with aplomb. And hopefully without scratches.
  • On the outside at least, the car is an evolution of last year's.
  • F1 cars must have lower noses in 2012, prompting questions about their aesthetic appeal.
  • The car also features revised sidepods compared with last year's distinctive 'L'-shaped intakes.
  • The wing mirrors have also been altered.
  • The rear of the car has also been revamped as teams cannot use blown diffusers in 2012 to add downforce.
  • Front suspension and upright detail on the MP4-27.
  • Sidepod detail...
  • ...and front wing detail.
  • The car is expected to undergo updates throughout testing before the first race in Melbourne on March 18.
  • The slots on the rear wing are designed to reduce drag that is created on the wing tip.
  • Rear wing detail.
  • McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh joins his drivers.
  • Button and Hamilton are also joined by test drivers Gary Paffett and Oliver Turvey.
  • McLaren MP4-27
  • McLaren MP4-27
  • McLaren MP4-27
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