McLaren reveals 2017 car launch date

The Woking-based outfit will unveil its Honda-powered challenger on February 24 - the same day that Ferrari will launch its car in Italy.

McLaren made the announcement on Twitter, and is the fifth team to outline its launch plans.

The team is hoping to make a step forward this season, on the back of a major revamp from Honda that it is hoped can help it close the gap to the benchmark Mercedes engine.

As well as retaining Fernando Alonso for a third year, McLaren has signed rookie Stoffel Vandoorne for his first full campaign in F1 - having made his debut in Bahrain last year.

The Belgian, who was called up to replace the injured Alonso, scored a point on his first outing despite a late call up.

Renault February 21

Force India February 22

Mercedes February 23

Ferrari February 24

McLaren February 24