F1 / CAR RECORD
McLaren M26
A model in the entrant’s season record, connected to its drivers, constructor and recorded engine candidates.
Recorded seasons41976–1979
ConstructorMcLarenSource constructor association
Engine records1Published season candidates
Seasons and drivers
| Season | Entrant ID | Recorded drivers | Chassis evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | marlboro-team-mclaren | James Hunt, Jochen Mass | One of 2 models |
| 1977 | marlboro-team-mclaren | Bruno Giacomelli, Gilles Villeneuve, James Hunt, Jochen Mass | One of 2 models |
| 1978 | liggett-group-with-bs-fabrications | Brett Lunger, Nelson Piquet | One of 2 models |
| 1978 | marlboro-team-mclaren | Bruno Giacomelli, James Hunt, Patrick Tambay | Single recorded model |
| 1979 | marlboro-team-mclaren | John Watson, Patrick Tambay | One of 5 models |
Published engine candidates
| Engine | Capacity (L) | Configuration | Aspiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | 3.0 | V8 | naturally aspirated |
Engine candidates share a season entrant association. This does not prove a particular chassis/engine pairing at a particular race. No chassis-specific wins or titles are inferred.