McLaren launches MP4-22

January 16, 2007

McLaren launched their 2007 challenger, the MP4-22 in Valencia.

The car displayed number “1″ with World Champion Fernando Alonso onboard [though we hope that this is not the only way they would like to retain the Number 1 spot].

Alonso said “This is a fantastic day for me,I am really proud to be introducing myself as a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver in my home country and, of course, to help present my new team to the Spanish fans. Although this is my first public event with the team, I have already spent a lot of time with them and my fellow drivers Lewis, Pedro [de la Rosa] and Gary [Paffett], at the McLaren Technology Centre,” Alonso noted, “It is a great team and I am excited about this new beginning.”

So are we Alonso ! Let’s hope your hopes does not get “blown-off” list McLaren’s performance last year.