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McLaren did not quite make the step forward it needed to with the MCL38, but upgrades are on the way according to boss Andrea Stella.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella wants the team to accelerate upgrade development and bring crucial parts to the car. Despite a strong development phase in 2023 with the MCL60 challenger, the leap forward expected with the new MCL38 did not materialize, as reported by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. McLaren’s long-standing weakness in slower corners contrasts with its strength in high-speed sections, with Stella expecting a new package within the first third of the 24-race season. Stella emphasized the need for faster delivery of projects to address identified issues with the car. The team aims to introduce new components soon to improve performance, with a target to implement changes by the early stages of the season. Stella’s focus is on accelerating the process to deliver improvements trackside for McLaren.
