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McLaren hopes to "outdevelop" F1 rivals in "race of upgrades"
McLaren caused the biggest upset of 2023 by revamping its car and securing nine podiums to finish fourth in the constructors’ standings. While not back to being the second-fastest, McLaren is now in the chase behind Red Bull, surpassing Mercedes but lagging behind the improving Ferrari. Team principal Stella is optimistic about McLaren’s trajectory, aiming to out-develop its competitors in the ongoing “race of upgrades.” Retaining third place would be a strong result for McLaren, but Stella doesn’t rule out challenging Ferrari if the opportunity arises. The team’s focus is on continuous development and maximizing their performance on race weekends to stay competitive in the championship standings. They plan to introduce further developments after the Miami race to assess their competitiveness moving forward.
