P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren believes the dominance it showed in Formula 1‘s Singapore Grand Prix was down to the circuit characteristics more than extracting more pace from the car. Lando Norris delivered upon the pre-race estimation that he would be untouchable as he converted pole position into a crushing 20-second win over Max Verstappen. McLaren has become recognised […]
Lando Norris dominated the race from pole position, finishing 20 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, showcasing McLaren’s recent success in F1 with three wins in four races and a strong showing in Singapore. However, McLaren boss Andrea Stella downplayed the idea that the team made significant advancements with the MCL38 car, attributing the success more to the high level of downforce. Stella emphasized McLaren’s strength in high downforce configurations seen in races like Hungary and Zandvoort. The Ferrari team, despite starting in unrepresentative grid positions, is considered to be as fast as McLaren, leading to a call for continued aggressive development. McLaren is confident in their aerodynamic efficiency advantage on circuits that prioritize downforce, showing strong performance compared to rivals in races with low drag.
