The F1 upgrade war raged on in Montreal as both Mercedes and McLaren brought significant upgrades to the event.
Mercedes and McLaren brought significant upgrades to the Canadian Grand Prix, grabbing attention in the competitive F1 development battle.
Mercedes focused on reshaping bargeboards for better airflow management, enhancing performance around the sidepods and underneath the floor.
The redesign extended to the ‘coke bottle’ area and diffuser, along with modifications to the rear brake ducts, proving beneficial for improved traction.
McLaren introduced targeted changes in Miami, with further updates planned for the Austrian Grand Prix, aiming to close the performance gap.
During the Montreal weekend, McLaren and Mercedes faced challenges in optimizing aerodynamic performance due to the Sprint format, showing McLaren’s progress but Mercedes maintaining a performance advantage.
