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The new McLaren wasn't launched until after the first test session in Valencia had been completed, and featured a rather bizarre assembling of the car by the public, team and drivers. It does look rather like they got it wrong wit the sidepods, but apparently they're meant to look like that.

It got me thinking... where have I seen that look before? Of course... Kenneth Williams' nose.

McLaren are gambling on spending a bit more time in getting their car ready being better than rushing to get to the first test. We'll find out later this week if that seems to have been a good idea.

Its certainly the most radical looking car, what with the weirdo sidepods, highly complicated front wing and wacko double airbox. The team will be hoping this gives them the edge on Red Bull and Ferrari that they were unable to find in 2010.

Sticking with their two former World Champs is great news on that from too. Button has had a full year to get himself fully integrated into the team, and Hamilton has hopefully sorted his head out after some rash moves and personal demons last year. Its sounding a lot like the new Pirelli tyres might work in Jenson's favour too.

You can tell the Macca boys are gagging for the titles after missing out recently. Will 2011 be their return to the top?

(Listening to The Who on Radio 2.)
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