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McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella has cautioned against setting “false expectations” in 2024 to prevent reality from hitting the
of the season, we need to make sure we bring more competitiveness to the car faster than the others do. It’s just a normal competitive dynamic of Formula 1.”Looking ahead to next year, Stella believes McLaren’s new wind tunnel facility will be crucial in helping the team maintain its performance and continue to close the gap to the front-runners.”The wind tunnel facility is a key asset for us,” he said. “We have invested a lot in it and it will allow us to be more accurate in terms of correlation between what we simulate, what we design, and what we actually test on track.”As for setting targets for the 2024 season, Stella remains cautious and prefers to let the data guide the team’s expectations. He emphasizes the importance of being realistic and avoiding creating false expectations that could lead to disappointment or poor decision-making.”We don’t want to find ourselves in a position where reality hits us violently,” he said. “We want to stick with the data, be honest, and make good decisions based on that.” However, Stella acknowledges the need to strike a balance and not downplay McLaren’s potential if the 2024 car proves to be competitive from the start.”We don’t want to downplay too much and then find out we weren’t ready to fight at the front,” he added. “We need to be realistic and honest while also recognizing our potential.” Overall, Stella’s philosophy is to rely on data, maintain a realistic outlook, and make decisions based on a thorough understanding of the team’s capabilities and goals.
