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McLaren solution to eradicate F1 update quirks may take “a few months”
During the 2023 season, McLaren made several upgrades to their car, resulting in improved performance. However, towards the end of the year, the team noticed that these changes had also introduced some negative characteristics, making the car less stable on the edge. This was evident in races where Lando Norris made mistakes in qualifying due to the car’s unpredictable nature. McLaren investigated the issue and found some traits within their concept that were responsible. While they have made developments to address these issues in their new car, team principal Andrea Stella believes they won’t have everything under control until after the 2024 season starts. They have identified areas, particularly in aerodynamics, that needed attention, and ride height also plays a critical role due to the current ground effect cars. Some improvements will be implemented in the launch car, while others will be introduced later on.
