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The numbers that reveal McLaren's revival

McLaren hasn't had F1's fastest car since 2012, but was closer to the outright pace in 2020 than it had been at any point since 2013 - certainly a source of encouragement to a team that has endured numerous ups and downs in its 55-year history

McLaren has shown impressive improvement since its dire 2018 campaign. Third place in last year's Formula 1 constructors' table was the Woking-based team's best finish since 2012.

Mercedes engines and the arrival of proven race winner Daniel Ricciardo should help maintain that momentum this season, even if the final step to the front will probably have to wait until the new regulations arrive in 2022.

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