Images of McLaren M26 Formula 1. This car, designed by Gordon Coppuck, was used in the Formula 1 World Championship from 1977 until 1979. James Hunt, Patrick Tambay, Jochen Mass and bruno Giacomelli were the drivers across the 1977-79 seasons. It had a Ford Cosworth DFV engine with a 6 speed Hewland gearbox. It won three Grand Prix.