McLaren and Renault have teased their fans by releasing audio of their respective 2017 Formula 1 engines on Twitter.
McLaren posted the ‘music’ from the latest Honda engine which they hope will power Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne this season and which they hope will lift the team from a two year slump.
#MCL32 first fire-up. Plug-in your headphones and turn the volume up LOUD. 🎧 🔊 pic.twitter.com/akfxgLr0pd
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 14, 2017
Renault used Valentine’s Day as an ‘excuse’ to unleash the sound of the latest version of their power unit, which they too hope will change the fortunes of their team. Renault power engines will be bolted onto the back of the Renaults to be driven by Nico Hulkenberg and Jolyon Palmer.
Toro Rosso return to Renault power for 2017, while Red Bull will run a TAG Heuer badged version of the engine .
Our baby is born! Turn your volume up LOUD & listen to the R.S.17’s first cry!
💛💛💛💛 Happy #ValentinesDay everyone 💛💛💛💛 pic.twitter.com/Jxc8ppiycY— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) February 14, 2017
Testing begins on February 27 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.