
The latest concept from McLaren is a look at the possible future of Formula One.

The car has many features that McLaren feel will be commonplace on F1 cars in the future.
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An enclosed cockpit responds to criticism of safety in the sport.

The cockpit has a photochromic layer which will aid driver visibility.
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The steering wheel is less sophisticated than ones in current F1 cars, with drivers using gesture control instead.
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McLaren says the ads on the car could change as people look at them.

The wheels are fully enclosed and the covers incorporate 'wear sensors'.
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The MP4-X is fully electric.

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