McLaren has unveiled its 2015 Formula 1 car, the Honda-powered MP4-30.
The team's new machine was launched online on Thursday morning, with images and a video of the MP4-30 being released.
The Woking-based outfit was last powered by Honda in 1992. The Japanese manufacturer rekindles its iconic partnership with McLaren this year as its power unit supplier.
Fernando Alonso returns to the team to partner Jenson Button, with 2014 McLaren rookie Kevin Magnussen as test and reserve driver.
The MP4-30 features an updated livery, which includes the addition of red trim and more use of black. The most striking difference to McLaren's 2014 car is the new, lower nose design, with a similar look to the recently-revealed Lotus E23.
The car will make its on-track debut at the Jerez circuit on the 1 February. Alonso will drive on days one and three of the opening winter test, with Button taking over on the second and fourth days.
"Although the winter period is a time for rest and relaxation from racing, my motivation could not be stronger for the new season," Alonso said. "I’ve been working hard in preparation for this new era of McLaren-Honda. I’ve never felt better, or more ready for a new season.
"Of course, we’re prepared for a steep learning curve, but it’s clear to see that inside McLaren-Honda there’s total commitment, and a real change in feeling, as we start this new partnership.
"My aim is to help write a new chapter in the history of McLaren-Honda. We understand the effort and teamwork required to take McLaren-Honda back to where it should be, at the front of the grid, and all our energy as a team is focused on that goal.
"Our first target will be to learn the maximum from the car at the pre-season tests, understand the package, and extract as much performance as possible. That won’t be easy or trouble-free, but we’re ready for that.
"I’m excited to be sitting alongside Jenson [Button], a great team-mate and a very experienced competitor. Together we’ll push the team forward, to learn, to progress, and eventually to achieve the best possible results together. We are ready for the new era."
Button added: "The off-season has really brought about a sense of renewal coming into 2015 – continuing my relationship with McLaren, getting married, and now embarking on such an exciting chapter: McLaren’s new partnership with Honda. I’ve trained hard over the winter, and I’m absolutely itching to get going in the new McLaren-Honda MP4-30.
"It’s been interesting to spend time in the factory during the past few weeks: you can really sense a feeling of reignited optimism and positivity around the building. I’ve never seen such motivation amongst the guys – we’re all massively keen to get going in Jerez and to work hard on developing our new car.
"But we’re under no illusion that it will be easy – there’s a huge challenge ahead of us to try to pull back the gap to our rivals, but we’re certainly up for it. We ended last season with great momentum and clear progress, and I’m determined to carry that forward into 2015."
Here is the McLaren MP4-30 launch video:
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The Woking-based outfit was last powered by Honda in 1992. The Japanese manufacturer rekindles its iconic partnership with McLaren this year as its power unit supplier.
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| © McLaren |
Fernando Alonso returns to the team to partner Jenson Button, with 2014 McLaren rookie Kevin Magnussen as test and reserve driver.
The MP4-30 features an updated livery, which includes the addition of red trim and more use of black. The most striking difference to McLaren's 2014 car is the new, lower nose design, with a similar look to the recently-revealed Lotus E23.
The car will make its on-track debut at the Jerez circuit on the 1 February. Alonso will drive on days one and three of the opening winter test, with Button taking over on the second and fourth days.
"Although the winter period is a time for rest and relaxation from racing, my motivation could not be stronger for the new season," Alonso said. "I’ve been working hard in preparation for this new era of McLaren-Honda. I’ve never felt better, or more ready for a new season.
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| © McLaren |
"Of course, we’re prepared for a steep learning curve, but it’s clear to see that inside McLaren-Honda there’s total commitment, and a real change in feeling, as we start this new partnership.
"My aim is to help write a new chapter in the history of McLaren-Honda. We understand the effort and teamwork required to take McLaren-Honda back to where it should be, at the front of the grid, and all our energy as a team is focused on that goal.
"Our first target will be to learn the maximum from the car at the pre-season tests, understand the package, and extract as much performance as possible. That won’t be easy or trouble-free, but we’re ready for that.
"I’m excited to be sitting alongside Jenson [Button], a great team-mate and a very experienced competitor. Together we’ll push the team forward, to learn, to progress, and eventually to achieve the best possible results together. We are ready for the new era."
Button added: "The off-season has really brought about a sense of renewal coming into 2015 – continuing my relationship with McLaren, getting married, and now embarking on such an exciting chapter: McLaren’s new partnership with Honda. I’ve trained hard over the winter, and I’m absolutely itching to get going in the new McLaren-Honda MP4-30.
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| © McLaren |
"It’s been interesting to spend time in the factory during the past few weeks: you can really sense a feeling of reignited optimism and positivity around the building. I’ve never seen such motivation amongst the guys – we’re all massively keen to get going in Jerez and to work hard on developing our new car.
"But we’re under no illusion that it will be easy – there’s a huge challenge ahead of us to try to pull back the gap to our rivals, but we’re certainly up for it. We ended last season with great momentum and clear progress, and I’m determined to carry that forward into 2015."
Here is the McLaren MP4-30 launch video:
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