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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Red Bull could be put under pressure once new developments are added to the MCL38 during the 2024 season. The 2024 car was launched on Wednesday ahead …
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella anticipates that Red Bull may face pressure once new developments are integrated into the MCL38 during the 2024 season. Stella expressed his caution in a press release about some innovations not being fully prepared for the car’s launch specification, leading to a potential gap with Red Bull that may be challenging to immediately narrow. Despite this, Stella believes McLaren’s development pace could allow them to gradually bridge the gap over the course of the season. He noted that Red Bull may still retain an advantage at the start of the season due to their prior year’s development work, but emphasized McLaren’s strong development rate as a positive factor.
Stella reassured that the delayed parts will be introduced early in the season to enhance aerodynamic performance, mechanical aspects, and tire interaction. He explained that while certain projects were not ready for the car’s launch, they remain viable for later implementation with no layout restrictions hindering the incorporation of innovations. Stella’s confidence in McLaren’s continued development progress suggests a competitive season ahead, with a focus on consolidating strengths over time to challenge top teams like Red Bull in Formula 1.
