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The "jigsaw" McLaren is solving after shining on its weaker F1 circuits
McLaren was initially concerned about their performance in the triple-header races in Texas, Mexico, and Brazil, as they believed these circuits would highlight their weakness in slow-speed sections and not play to their high-downforce strengths. However, their pessimism proved to be unfounded as Lando Norris secured another podium finish at the US Grand Prix and impressed with a stellar drive from 17th to 5th place in Mexico. Team principal Andrea Stella admitted that they still need to understand their strong race pace on circuits that are considered weaker for them. Stella theorized that the McLaren performed better in Mexico’s low-speed corners due to the ability to use lower ride heights, which mitigated some of their sensitivities. However, they faced challenges in high-speed sections, as Norris lost control of the car. McLaren will analyze these patterns to better understand their performance. Despite a step back in qualifying in Mexico, McLaren’s race pace has improved with the new car upgrades. Stella acknowledged the need to investigate why the car’s predictability during qualifying has degraded while its competitiveness in the race has increased. These surprising performances have given Stella hope for future races.
Forrás: motorsport
