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McLaren has revealed plans for its first major upgrade of the 2024 Formula 1 season which will be the latest step in tackling a weakness that might not be fully fixed until 2025
McLaren has outlined its first major upgrade plan for the 2024 Formula 1 season, aiming to address a long-standing slow corner weakness, expected to be fully resolved by 2025. The team has struggled with slow corners even before the 2022 ground effect regulations came into play. The issue was highlighted at the Jeddah race, where McLaren excelled in high-speed corners but lagged behind in longer corners. Team principal Andrea Stella acknowledged the weaknesses and confirmed an upgrade package is in the works, targeting long, low-speed corners. The upgrade, likely to debut around race six or seven, will include a new front wing and adjustments to improve aerodynamic performance across a wider range of yaw angles. Stella emphasized the need for the front of the car to work efficiently in various conditions to enhance overall performance.
