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McLaren’s Miami upgrade helped to soothe long-standing problems in low-speed corners, but boss Andrea Stella has already identified another area that needs addressing.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has identified the area the team must address next to improve the car’s performance after dealing with its low-speed weakness. The team has historically struggled with low-speed deficiencies while excelling in high-speed corners in recent seasons, affecting all drivers, including current racers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Despite introducing three substantial upgrades in the past year, only the most recent package in Miami seems to have narrowed the deficit in low-speed performance. Stella highlighted the importance of fundamental development in improving the car’s ride and handling over kerbs and bumps, considering it a more complex task than simply tweaking the current setup. While Monaco, a low-speed track, wasn’t expected to favor McLaren, both Piastri and Norris secured impressive finishes, suggesting progress in addressing their previous weaknesses. Stella emphasized the ongoing need for improvement, particularly in kerb and bump handling, but expressed optimism that recent developments have started to shift the team’s competitiveness in their favor regarding low-speed challenges.
