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With developing its Formula 1 machine for the final year of the current rule cycle “not a walk in the park,” Andrea Stella revealed McLaren was prompted to innovate with its 2025 car.
The ground effect rule cycle is set to conclude in 2025 prior to next year’s regulation changes, following a highly competitive 2024 season with tight development margins and several teams facing challenges. McLaren, on the other hand, adopted a cautious development strategy which led them to success as both a class leader and Constructors’ champion. The team’s journey began with the Miami Grand Prix upgrade, which McLaren meticulously evolved, gaining valuable insights and education for their 2025 challenger, the MCL39. Despite the mature technical regulations, McLaren’s innovative approach to design and development aims to push boundaries and find new margins for improvement, with continuous upgrades planned between the car’s launch and pre-season testing in Bahrain. These fundamental changes in layout and packaging demonstrate McLaren’s commitment to staying ahead in the highly competitive field of F1 racing.
