After three years among Formula One's backmarkers, big decisions were made at McLaren to switch from Honda power to Renault over the winter. Released bright and early this morning, the new MCL33 represents the next step for the team as it looks to return to the front of the pack with its new power unit. But with large areas of the car remaining bare in launch spec, it's clear that the MCL33 seen today is only half a step towards the final Melbourne package that will race next month.
In truth, McLaren's woes started before Honda came on-board.