F1 2018: Assessing each team's chances in the new season 

McLaren looks to be the most improved team

McLaren

F1 needs a strong McLaren. It's been damaging for the brand to have had no victories since Jenson Button won Brazil in 2012. They now have the Renault lumps to mount on to their very promising chassis. They have to be the most improved constructor from last year. There's nowhere to hide if they aren't close to the class of the field.

Lead driver Fernando Alonso will be a busy man, donning helmets for 27 races this year including the WEC. The Woking based outfit would be wise to not test his patience any further and give him a mean machine.

McLaren has been brave with their engine switch and even with their papaya livery. Now to be brave on track.