McLaren MP4-18 Debut

David Coulthard looks as Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Adrian Newey and Mario Illien attend the debut of the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Ron Dennis attends the debut of the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

Alex Wurz completes the first run with the new McLaren MP4-18 at the Paul Ricard circuit. Le Castellet, France. May 21st, 2003.

The new McLaren MP4/18 is unloaded from a truck prior to its debut test. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France. 21st May, 2003.

The new McLaren MP4/18 is unloaded from a truck prior to its debut test. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France. 21st May, 2003.

The new McLaren MP4/18 is unloaded from an aeroplane at the Castellet airport prior to its debut test. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France. 21st May, 2003.

The new McLaren MP4/18 is prepared for its debut at Le Castellet. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France. 21st May, 2003.

The new McLaren MP4/18 is unloaded from an aeroplane at the Castellet airport prior to its debut test. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France. 21st May, 2003.

The new McLaren MP4/18 is prepared for its debut at Le Castellet. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France. 21st May, 2003.

The new McLaren MP4/18 is unloaded from a truck prior to its debut test. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France. 21st May, 2003.

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