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Forget the wild theories. Gary Anderson sees six other reasons for McLaren’s 2025 F1 supremacy
The reasons behind McLaren’s effective tyre management are a hot topic in Formula 1, with suggestions that Red Bull should focus more on the rear suspension design’s role.
The rear suspension configuration of the top teams can be understood better through revealing photos, like the one showing the McLaren in the garage on a conventional track.
The pushrod mechanism (red line) operates the rocker (orange ellipse), converting the pushrod displacement to drive various components for optimal performance under different track conditions.
There are two attach points for the pushrod (green arrows) providing different rates, tailored for slow-speed traction or high downforce demands on faster tracks.
McLaren’s rear suspension design emphasizes anti-lift (green line), with precise mounting heights affecting performance and generating specific characteristics for acceleration and cornering. The complex interplay of components and forces requires detailed analysis for a comprehensive understanding.
