Pre-season testing for F1's 2018 campaign will kick off in Barcelona on February 26, but McLaren will hit likely the track with its new car a few days before. The Woking-based outfit will publicly pull the wraps off its MCL33 on February 23 at the McLaren Technology Center. Reports have emerged that McLaren will take advantage at the outset of the two promotional film days allocated to each team by the FIA during the season to shake down its new charger at a venue of its choice. Mileage is limited to 100km for the promotional events, but McLaren is likely keen to perform a full systems check with new engine partner Renault to ensure a trouble-free presentation and first day of running in...
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