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McLaren is wary that the Formula 1 upgrades in 2023 that transformed its campaign could have introduced some negative handling
McLaren started the season struggling with a weak car, but the launch of their revised MCL60 boosted their performance and made them a regular contender for podium finishes. They made significant updates at the Austrian Grand Prix and Singapore, allowing them to surpass Aston Martin and secure fourth place in the standings. However, Lando Norris was disappointed with his qualifying mistakes in the later races, feeling that he missed opportunities for pole positions. McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledged the development push may have contributed to some unfavorable car characteristics. Stella also mentioned that McLaren’s weakness in slow-speed corners and their old rear wing design prevented them from fully capitalizing on their top speed potential.
