P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren boss Andrea Stella thinks that Max Verstappen’s choice of rear wing at this weekend’s F1 British GP will not compromise his race and enable him to remain a threat.
“In the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes that Max Verstappen’s choice of a skinnier rear wing won’t hurt his performance and will keep him competitive in the race.
Verstappen surprised everyone by taking pole position at Silverstone, outperforming both McLaren and Ferrari, despite struggling with understeer issues in practice.
The skinnier rear wing may have helped Verstappen improve his lap time by reducing drag and maximizing the RB21’s performance on high-speed corners.
However, a skinnier wing could also lead to faster tire degradation and more frequent pit stops for Verstappen during the race.
Stella pointed out that the windy conditions at Silverstone could actually benefit Verstappen with his rear wing choice, making the car more stable and less affected by gusts.
The decision to go with a skinnier wing was seen as a strategic move, as a thicker wing would have been less effective in the flat-out corners and changing wind directions on the track.
Overall, the rear wing selection has been a crucial topic for McLaren’s setup optimization and has shown why underestimating Verstappen based on qualifying results would be a mistake.”
