In the first race of the season, a new design will shine on the Woking-based team’s McLaren MCL36. The Formula 1 team has announced through its social networks the agreement with the technological giant for 2022, which significantly changes the appearance of its car.
From now on, the Google logo will be visible on the Woking team’s car, which will also have new features inside. As reported in the official team statement, the McLaren MCL36 will also use 5G-enabled Android devices and a Chrome browser that Google will offer, during free practice, qualifying and race days to support the drivers and the team “with the in order to improve performance on the track.
“We are absolutely delighted and proud to welcome Google to the McLaren Racing family,” the team’s official statement surprised, after giving the news on its Twitter profile.
This agreement will be visible in the design of the MCL36 in 2022, specifically in its bonnet, wheels and in the helmets and uniform of its drivers, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo.
In addition, the Google logo will also be visible on the #58 McLaren in MX Extreme E and on the uniforms of drivers Emma Gilmour and Tanner Foust at the Island X Prix in 2022.
“We are absolutely delighted and proud to welcome Google to the McLaren Racing family. Google is a world leader in technology and has been an innovator connecting people around the world,” said McLaren CEO Zak Brown. official statement.
For his part, Nicholas Drake, Vice President of Marketing at Google, added: “McLaren Racing perfectly represents everything that is possible on a track, and these are values that we share at Google.”
So things, McLaren prepares for the opening test of the season, scheduled this weekend in Bahrain.
