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McLaren M26 / M23 (1978)
McLaren raced the M26 and M23 in the 1978 Formula One World Championship, powered by the Ford Cosworth DFV (3.0-litre V8) engine on Goodyear tyres.
The cars were driven by James Hunt, Patrick Tambay, Brett Lunger, Bruno Giacomelli and Nelson Piquet. McLaren started 16 of the season’s 16 races, with one podium finish.
McLaren finished 8th in the Constructors’ Championship with 15 points, and James Hunt was its highest-placed driver, 13th in the Drivers’ Championship.