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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has disclosed that the team has plans to introduce more upgrades to its Formula 1 car as it targets winning both championships in 2024. The Woking-based squad seized the lead in the Constructors’ Championship last weekend in Baku as Oscar Piastri won and Lando Norris recovered through to fourth. McLaren has […]
The McLaren team from Woking took the lead in the Constructors’ Championship after last weekend’s race in Baku, with Oscar Piastri winning and Lando Norris finishing in fourth place. McLaren’s recent updates have propelled them to two victories and a double podium, surpassing Red Bull by a 20-point margin in the standings. However, McLaren is not stopping there and plans to introduce more developments to the MCL38 in the upcoming races to help Lando Norris close the 59-point gap to Max Verstappen. Despite recent successes, McLaren’s Technical Director, Stella, emphasized that there is still a tight competition amongst the top four teams, with McLaren being the best car in certain circuits like Barcelona, Hungary, and Zandvoort for specific technical reasons. Stella also mentioned that McLaren did not have a significant advantage over Ferrari or even Red Bull at the Baku circuit. The team is working on new upgrades for the car, carefully ensuring success in their development process for the remaining seven rounds of the season.
