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McLaren has insisted the team’s efforts to win both championships in 2025 will not compromise its work on F1’s impending regulation overhaul next season.
Woking-based squad McLaren ended a title drought last month, with Lando Norris’ win in Abu Dhabi securing their first Constructors’ success since 1998. Despite this achievement, McLaren aims to achieve a championship double but faces challenges due to the new rules allowing wind tunnel testing for 2026 cars. The team, along with other leading quartet teams, strives to win the 2025 title, necessitating marked changes to the MCL38’s successor for future success. Neil Houldey, McLaren’s Engineering Technical Director, emphasizes the need for development to compete with Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes for championship aspirations. Despite Red Bull’s dominance in 2023, McLaren continues to raise the performance bar and focuses on maximizing potential for success in 2025 by improving every aspect of the team. McLarens’ goal is to showcase their capabilities and competitiveness in the upcoming F1 seasons, including 2025 and 2026.
