Unpacking McLaren’s Vulnerability in Canada: Implications for the Future of F1 Races

P1racenews AI    Andrea Stella James Sutton

During a technical media session in the Monaco pitlane, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella discussed not only the MCL39 but also likened F1 tracks to fruits, mentioning apples and pears as examples. Stella emphasized that tracks like Imola, Saudi Arabia, and Japan belong to a certain category with high-speed corners, contrasting them with tracks like Miami, which have low-speed characteristics that suit the team’s aerodynamic setup. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal posed a unique challenge, not fitting neatly into either category, requiring a different approach due to its mix of long straights, braking zones, and tight corners like chicanes. Stella highlighted the importance of driver confidence on such tracks and noted McLaren’s struggles with extracting maximum performance from the MCL39 in qualifying sessions, especially evident during the Montreal weekend. Despite being the fastest car on the grid, the McLaren has shown unpredictability at times, impacting performance in high-pressure situations like qualifying at unique tracks such as Montreal.

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