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McLaren wary of “unpleasant surprise” from Red Bull in F1 2024
Red Bull’s rivals are not taking their dominant performance last year for granted, despite Red Bull downplaying their chances of a repeat. McLaren, in particular, is cautious because Red Bull halted development on its 2023 car early, suggesting they focused on significant gains for their 2024 car. McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, hopes to chase down Red Bull this year but acknowledges the challenge. McLaren’s simulation facilities have shown promising improvements with their 2024 car, but Team boss Andrea Stella acknowledges that on-track performance depends on what Red Bull has done. Red Bull is expected to be competitive, and McLaren aims to continue closing the gap through their own performance development.
