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McLaren thinks the execution of Formula 1 weekends will be the “dominant factor” over outright performance in the team’s fight against Red Bull in the 2024 season. The Woking-based squad has continued to build on last term’s remarkable turnaround to emerge as Red Bull’s closest contender since introducing updates in Miami. Lando Norris backed up […]
The McLaren team from Woking has shown significant improvement, becoming Red Bull’s closest competitor since the updates in Miami, with Lando Norris impressing with a strong performance at Imola, nearly challenging Max Verstappen for the win. Team Principal Andrea Stella highlighted the minimal pace difference between the two teams, emphasizing the importance of track position in determining the outcome. Stella pointed out the narrow margins among the top three drivers in qualifying, indicating that small details will matter most in the races. Though encouraged by McLaren’s showing in Imola, Stella recognizes that Monaco’s unique characteristics may not accurately reflect the team’s performance level. To adapt to Monaco’s challenges, McLaren will bring track-specific upgrades focused on maximizing downforce to stay competitive in the upcoming race.
