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McLaren has revealed that the reluctance to rush updates to its Formula 1 car has derived from wanting to avoid similar setbacks to those its rivals have experienced. The Woking-based squad is engaged in a tightening title battle with Red Bull in which it has emerged as the benchmark team despite bringing minimal developments. McLaren […]
The Woking-based squad McLaren is currently in a tight title battle with Red Bull, establishing itself as the leading team despite minimal developments. McLaren introduced a significant upgrade package in Miami and continued to make updates in Zandvoort, where Lando Norris showed dominance. While McLaren is working on a new floor, they are postponing its implementation to avoid unexpected issues.
Ferrari’s challenge faltered due to a new floor causing high-speed bouncing, while Red Bull suspects recent updates have affected their car’s balance. Both Aston Martin and Red Bull’s sister team, RB, had to abandon some upgrades due to unforeseen negative effects. McLaren’s strategic approach of fewer upgrades has helped them avoid similar setbacks this season, according to team boss Andrea Stella.
Stella emphasized McLaren’s cautious development process, which includes thorough testing before introducing upgrades to avoid potential issues. Even though McLaren displayed superiority at the Dutch Grand Prix and secured a front-row lock-out at Monza, Stella does not believe they will dominate in all remaining races. He noted that driver skill and track conditions play a crucial role in performance, suggesting that McLaren’s competitive package allows them to excel on various circuit layouts.
