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Guenther Steiner believes McLaren’s revival in Formula 1 has derived from understanding how to avoid the issues that other teams have faced under the current rules. McLaren began last term in disastrous shape as a late switch in development direction over the winter saw it commence the season even struggling to accrue points. However, a […]
McLaren faced a disastrous season start due to a late development change, but a significant mid-season update in Austria transformed their performance, leading to nine podium finishes and a fourth place finish overall. The team has continued this success into 2024, securing 12 podiums and two victories in the first 14 rounds, putting them in title contention. McLaren’s success has been enhanced by Red Bull’s relative decline and Sergio Perez’s struggles, bringing them within 42 points of the reigning champions. The team’s solid understanding of regulations has been credited for their impressive turnaround by former Haas team boss Steiner. McLaren’s effective upgrades have outperformed those of Ferrari, Aston Martin, and RB, highlighting the team’s ability to adapt to the new car regulations and optimize developments for on-track performance.
