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Red Bull tech chief Pierre Wache has pinpointed one particularly “interesting” aspect of the front suspension of this year’s McLaren F1 car
When McLaren unveiled its new Formula 1 car last month, it was revealed that the team took an aggressive approach with its design, aiming for a revolution rather than evolution to improve performance. The MCL39 impressed during testing, but not everyone, including Red Bull’s Pierre Wache, is fully convinced by McLaren’s changes, particularly highlighting potential risks with the front suspension. Overall, McLaren demonstrated strong race pace in Bahrain, showing improvements over rivals Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull. The team focused on building an extreme version of its 2024 challenger, maintaining strengths while addressing weaknesses from the previous year’s car. McLaren’s bold changes, including the front suspension redesign, suggest a willingness to take risks to stay competitive in the upcoming season.
