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Below are some more photographs from the launch of the new McLaren MP4-23 that will campaign for the 2008 world titles. The quality of the images isn’t great (maybe they were taken by one of those mobile phones they all seem to be holding?) but it does show the car from a couple of different angles. Interestingly, both Ferrari and McLaren seem cagey about showing the rear end of their cars, with both launches limiting photos to top, front and side. Never the less, the cars will be taking to the circuits soon so I’m sure some new images won’t take too long to filter around the web. For now though, I’ll let you play the game, Why is Bernie at the McLaren launch? Continue Reading

McLaren unveiled their 2008 challenger today at the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart. The MP4-23 was revealed to the waiting press and photos were distributed of the new model. The cars will be numbered 22 and 23 following the teams exclusion from the 2007 championship after it was found they had beached the rules. But the 14th car to be powered by Mercedes is good to go following the end of the saga last year and the team are buoyant about their chances of winning the title in 2008. Continue Reading

Not only did the World Motor Sport Council pass judgment on the Renault case yesterday, but they have also given permission to the FIA to pursue legal action towards The Sunday Times newspaper. It is alleged that the widely read paper published an article which suggested that Formula One’s governing body was involved in a witch-hunt towards the McLaren team during the 2007 season. Generally speaking it would be considered foolish to take on the British media, for they [collectively] are known to win most cases made against them. And although Max Mosley is a respected barrister, he may have bitten off more than he can chew with this one. Continue Reading