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RacingNews365’s technical analyst Paolo Filisetti casts an eye over McLaren’s braking system following an inspection from the FIA.
The McLaren MCL39’s dominant performance in Miami was attributed to its exceptional tyre management, maintaining both degradation and grip levels effectively throughout the race. The car’s balance is a result of refined pull-rod front suspension from the previous championship-winning model, the MCL38. Ground effect cars introduced in 2022 have prompted the closure of wheel rims through specific fairings to manage heat from braking, reducing turbulence. Teams are facing challenges due to increased temperatures and pressures inside tyres, causing degradation and reduced contact patch. The complexity of brake drums and potential aerodynamic considerations have raised questions among teams but McLaren’s system has passed FIA inspections and remains legal. The intricacies of McLaren’s brake system design remain speculative, potentially involving mechanisms to modulate air-flow for cooling without violating regulations.
