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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 abandon a major upgrade for the Canadian Grand Prix following a disappointing debut, as described by Lando Norris.
The team came into the event encouraged by previous improvements in Miami, but elected not to use the new front wing design in Montreal after it didn’t meet expectations in practice.
Although Norris and Piastri briefly tested the new wing in FP1, they reverted to the previous version for Sprint Qualifying due to performance concerns.
Technical Director Neil Houldey explained that the decision was made to give the drivers more confidence and unlock better performance.
Norris indicated that they might reintroduce the front wing either in Monaco or Barcelona as the overall car performance was strong, providing hope for improvements and the ability to challenge Mercedes.
