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McLaren has enjoyed a strong run of form this year, with team boss Andrea Stella delivering an insight into its success.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella explained how McLaren has maintained a consistent advantage at the front of the F1 field this season, being close to Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship. Red Bull, on the other hand, has faced setbacks with its car’s direction throughout the season. McLaren has been cautious with introducing upgrades to the car, prioritizing thorough testing to avoid potential complications. Stella disclosed that McLaren’s recent upgrade at Zandvoort focused on specific areas of the car, not involving the floor. McLaren’s establishment of its wind tunnel in Woking shows the team’s commitment to staying competitive in the complex aerodynamics of modern F1 cars. The evolution of F1 cars has posed challenges for teams in generating developments, but McLaren’s strategic approach and new tools aim to keep them in the title hunt.
