McLaren’s test schedule

McLaren are set to launch their new car – the MP4-22 – next week. Fernando Alonso will also get his first taster of the car when he climbs behind the wheel during testing at Valencia on the 24th January.

McLaren have released their official testing schedule for the next few months:

VALENCIA (SHAKEDOWN) (17th JANUARY)
Day 1: Alonso

VALENCIA (24th – 26th JANUARY)
Day 1: Alonso & Hamilton
Day 2: Alonso & Hamilton
Day 3: Alonso & Hamilton

VALENCIA (30th JANUARY – 1st FEBRUARY)
Day 1: Alonso & De la Rosa
Day 2: Alonso & Hamilton
Day 3: Paffett & Hamilton

JEREZ (6th – 8th FEBRUARY)
Day 1: De la Rosa & Hamilton
Day 2: Alonso & Hamilton
Day 3: Alonso & De la Rosa

BARCELONA (12th – 14th FEBRUARY)
Day 1: Alonso & De la Rosa
Day 2: Alonso & Hamilton
Day 3: De la Rosa & Hamilton

BAHRAIN (22nd – 24th FEBRUARY)
Day 1: Hamilton & Alonso
Day 2: Hamilton & Alonso
Day 3: Hamilton & Alonso

BAHRAIN (27th – 28th FEBRUARY)
Day 1: Hamilton & Alonso
Day 2: Hamilton & Alonso