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RacingNews365’s technical analyst Paolo Filisetti takes a look at the McLaren MCL39 and its secrets, including inspiration from Adrian Newey at Red Bull…
McLaren dominated the 2025 World Championship, clinching the constructors’ title by amassing 833 points, marking their second consecutive win. The MCL39 showcased a groundbreaking interpretation of a ground effect single-seater, addressing inherent issues since its 2022 introduction. Led by Rob Marshall, the engineering team, including Mark Ingham and Neil Houldey, pushed boundaries to combat porpoising and understeer.
The innovative design, under the direction of Peter Prodromou and Giuseppe Pesce, featured non-conservative choices to optimize performance. McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, voiced concerns about the risk taken with groundbreaking elements like the steering box’s placement upfront and the unique front suspension design. The MCL39 not only secured the championship but also aimed at creating an unmatchable performance gap with solutions hard to replicate mid-season.
