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McLaren and Red Bull share the same F1 car philosophy. RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti explains how the former has got it so right whilst the latter has got it so wrong in 2024.
The Singapore Grand Prix showcased McLaren’s dominance, as Lando Norris easily outpaced the competition at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The McLaren MCL38 allowed Norris to build a significant lead over Max Verstappen, demonstrating McLaren’s performance improvement. The development gains made by McLaren, resulting in a one-second per lap advantage over Red Bull, contributed to their success. McLaren’s continuous evolution of the MCL38 highlighted their commitment to innovative design principles. In contrast, issues with Red Bull’s RB20 post-Miami Grand Prix amplified McLaren’s performance leap. The strategic choices made by McLaren in aerodynamic development and car evolution proved crucial for their success. Ultimately, the evolution of competitors emphasized the transient nature of early season advantages in Formula 1 racing.
