MCLaren mcl-hy testing — Imola 2026


Behind closed gates and away from the weekend crowds, a new breed of endurance weapon takes shape. A curated editorial selection capturing the raw development of the McLaren Hypercar as it shadows the iconic curbs of Imola, blending cutting-edge aerodynamics with the unmistakable spirit of a private factory test.

 

A full side profile shot of the papaya orange and black McLaren Solus GT track car speeding across the dark grey asphalt of a race circuit.
High-angle rear view of the orange and black McLaren Hypercar driving alongside the iconic tricolor curbs at Imola.
Wide Dutch angle shot of the orange prototype racing car speeding through a curved section of a tree-lined circuit.
Side profile tracking shot of the McLaren Hypercar speeding down the asphalt with motion blur.
Close-up side profile of the rear section and rear tire of the orange and black number 4 racing car on the track.
Side profile panning shot of the orange number 4 prototype racing car speeding down the track straightaway.
Low-angle panning shot of the orange and black number 4 race car driving fast down a straight section of the track.
Rear view of the orange endurance race car navigating a corner, framed by a blurred foreground barrier.
High-angle shot of the orange number 4 prototype racing car speeding alongside the green trackside grass hill.
Front view of a bright orange prototype racing car cornering on a racetrack, framed through a trackside fence.
A close-up detail shot focusing on the side of the McLaren Solus GT, highlighting the vibrant papaya paintwork, a '4' decal, intricate side
Front three-quarter action shot of the orange McLaren Hypercar rounding a corner on a racetrack.
Front three-quarter view of the orange racing car with bright headlights driving through a corner on the racetrack.
Low-angle rear view of the orange endurance car accelerating out of a corner on the racetrack.
Rear three-quarter view of an orange and black endurance racing car cutting over the painted curbs of a sharp turn.