P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren ran a new rear wing in the São Paulo Grand Prix which impressed in the dry.
Oscar Piastri dismissed the idea that McLaren’s struggles at the São Paulo Grand Prix were due to the introduction of a new rear wing. Both Piastri and Lando Norris performed well with the new medium downforce rear wing in dry and wet conditions during one-lap runs. Piastri secured sprint pole position while Norris claimed P1 for the grand prix. However, both drivers faced challenges in making progress during the wet race. The MCL38 showed competitiveness in corners but lacked top speed on straights, which affected the overall performance. Despite the promising start in the race, both drivers struggled in the latter stages, resulting in Norris finishing sixth and Piastri in eighth. The new rear wing worked effectively in clean air but hindered performance in traffic due to the reduced top speed. Piastri highlighted that while the rear wing may have been a factor in the early race struggles, the overall lack of pace in the later stages was a broader issue.
