Chief Operating Officer Martin Whitmarsh is confident that McLaren will go back to winning ways after a year of underachievement in 2006. Whitmarsh expects that the fresh driver line-up, steadied by the continuity of progress and commitment within the Woking-based squad will make the difference.

Pictures from Today's MP4-22 Launch

McLaren has unveiled the car it hopes will return it to winning ways in 2007, the MP4-22.

The team launched its new-look squad, which includes a new title sponsor, in Valencia, Spain.

New drivers and title sponsor presented in Valencia.

New drivers and title sponsor presented in Valencia.

Montezemolo: We want to win the championship

Fernando says McLaren driver line-up strikes the right youth and experience balance.

Lewis Hamilton, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on 7 January, is excited by the prospect of his first ever F1 launch later on Monday. The Mclaren driver will be doing a demo with last year's car around the streets of Valencia before unveiling the new car, which will mark his debut season at the pinnacle of motorsport. Hamilton has hoped this day would come ever since he signed a development deal with Ron Dennis and McLaren-Mercedes in 1997.

Lewis Hamilton has promised not to waste the opportunity of a lifetime at McLaren in '07.

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes race drivers Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton will drive through the streets of Valencia in last year's Formula 1 cars later today to mark the start of the 2007 season. The event heralds the launch of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team, which Vodafone is joining as title sponsor. McLaren will also be keen to show off double world champion Alonso to the Spanish crowd.

Fernando has "no doubt" that McLaren will provide him with a car to try for title hat-trick.

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes race drivers Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton will drive through the streets of Valencia in their Formula 1 cars later today to mark the start of an exciting new era for the team.