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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella insists that it is not only searching for aerodynamic improvements from its 2024 Formula 1
McLaren has achieved five podium finishes in the past six races, making them Red Bull’s most consistent competitor since their major upgrade in Singapore. Despite their strong performance, McLaren has yet to secure a grand prix win and acknowledges their deficit to Red Bull in terms of tire management. The team’s technical director, Andrea Stella, believes that McLaren must make progress in areas other than aerodynamics to match Red Bull’s performance. Stella also mentioned that the team’s tire degradation concerns are a combination of both aerodynamics and mechanics. While other teams are opting for all-new philosophies with their 2024 car designs, McLaren’s successful upgrades this year have put them in a strong position for the upcoming season. The team faced challenges with introducing parts that didn’t align with their initial concept for the MCL60, but they have made significant progress through discontinuous development and different concepts.
