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RacingNews365’s technical analyst, Paolo Filisetti, explains McLaren’s first evolution of its aerodynamic concept of this season’s car.
At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, McLaren unveiled the first partial evolution of the MCL39 aerodynamic concept, focusing on reshaping the diffuser for improved air flow extraction from under the car. The slight upward bend in the diffuser’s trailing edge will have a medium impact on aerodynamic performance. In conjunction with this modification, McLaren also utilized a rear wing introduced in Brazil last year, making slight adjustments for better efficiency on straights. The team’s engineers are working on further development packages to address the car’s weaknesses. McLaren had a strong start at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with Lando Norris leading the timesheets, followed closely by Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
