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McLaren has decided to ditch one of its major upgrades for this weekend’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, after what Lando Norris described as a “questionable” first outing.
McLaren decided to forego one of its major upgrades for the Canadian Grand Prix following a lackluster first outing as described by Lando Norris. The team was hopeful after significant improvements in Miami but opted to revert to a previous front wing design due to performance issues. Norris and Piastri qualified well, but the decision was made to go back to the older wing for better performance and driver confidence.
The team is considering reintroducing the new front wing in future races, potentially in Monaco or Barcelona, after more thorough evaluation. Norris acknowledged the challenges of evaluating upgrades at the low-grip Canadian track but expressed confidence in the car’s overall performance. McLaren aims to compete with Mercedes, which has also introduced extensive upgrades for the event.
