Helmut Marko indicated McLaren’s superior speed at the Miami Grand Prix, with a gap of seven tenths to a second behind. This highlighted McLaren’s pure speed, previously hidden due to various race circumstances.
The recent race in Florida demonstrated McLaren’s potential, especially with Lando Norris’s quick recovery behind Max Verstappen after a first-lap incident. Norris managed to close the gap in just 13 laps.
Factors like DRS assistance and Verstappen’s battle with Piastri contributed to Norris’s comeback. This showcased McLaren’s speed and potential in Miami.
McLaren’s tire management excellence, especially in hotter circuits, played a significant role in their success, along with engineering innovations in keeping the tires in the ideal operating window.
The MCL39’s improvements in aerodynamics, mechanics, and tire management have led to McLaren’s dominance, with a nearly 40-second gap to the competition in ground-effect era racing. The team’s strategic advantage and tire management skills have been key in its recent success.
