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McLaren has reverted to its previous-spec front wing design at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix.
McLaren decided to remove its newly introduced front wing for Formula 1 sprint qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix. The reigning constructors’ champions brought additional upgrades to Montreal after a major one at the Miami Grand Prix closed the gap to Mercedes. Lando Norris tested the new wing design during Friday’s practice, and both he and Oscar Piastri tried it.
However, McLaren went back to the old wing for sprint qualifying due to performance issues. Neil Houldey, McLaren’s technical director, stated that the decision brought more driver confidence. Despite this change, Norris qualified third, leading Piastri, and the team aimed to evaluate the new wing further.
McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, noted the importance of refining the front wing’s behavior. Norris found the overall upgrade positive but had concerns about the new front wing’s performance. The team aims to reintroduce some upgrades for the Barcelona race weekend, building on the progress made in Montreal.
