{"product_id":"mclaren-mcl40-1-18-norris","title":"McLaren MCL40 - 2026 Miami Grand Prix - Lando Norris","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the cars raced by Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc in the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on the 3rd of May 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121595579 BCX8\"\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121595579 BCX8\"\u003eetchings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121595579 BCX8\"\u003e and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by McLaren Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Developments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollowing the introduction of Formula 1’s new regulations, McLaren began development of its 2026 challenger as early as 2024, drawing inspiration from the championship\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003ewinning MCL38 and MCL39 while responding to the sweeping changes brought about by the sport\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003es shift towards electrification. Central to this evolution was the car\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003es power unit, where the removal of the MGU\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003eH from the 1.6\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003elitre V6 turbo engine placed sole responsibility for energy recovery on the MGU\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003eK, delivering a threefold increase in electrical output compared to its previous specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bold New Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe reimagining of the chassis was central in the creation of the MCL40, designing a car both narrower and lighter to significantly improve aerodynamics. Additional developments included removing ground-effect tunnels in favour of flatter floors and extended diffusers with large openings, as well as the inclusion of newly adjustable front and rear wings, showcasing a more streamlined design. Featuring the same striking papaya colour scheme as seen on the victorious MCL39 from 2025, the MCL40’s bold livery upholds McLaren’s tradition of extending a winning identity into the new season, complemented with accents of anthracite and contrasting teal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42362741784658,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/WebEdit_0003_MCL40_LN_Left_8k-unbrand_9d8318c6-bba4-4aef-afc0-27c6763cf538.jpg?v=1776346265","url":"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/mclaren-mcl40-1-18-norris","provider":"Amalgam Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}