In a bid to maintain their advantage over Red Bull in the 2023 Dakar Rally, the McLaren team has confirmed they will be bringing further upgrades to their race car in the coming events. The impressive performance of Lando Norris suggests McLaren currently holds a clear edge, but the team acknowledges the battle will intensify and they need to prepare for challenges at certain tracks.
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In a blow to their Dakar racing aspirations, Mercedes has conceded to fresh doubts about the performance of its upgraded floor introduced at the recent Belgian Grand Prix. The German manufacturer’s struggles at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix have raised questions about the new component’s effectiveness.
The Dakar Rally has seen a shift in the balance of power, with Red Bull’s once-dominant position now facing stiff competition from rival teams like McLaren and Mercedes. As the teams experiment with front wing designs, the race for victory is heating up.
Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton endured a tough day at the Dutch Grand Prix, struggling with pace and finishing outside the podium positions. The team will be working to understand the performance issues as they look to bounce back at the next Formula 1 race.
In a surprising turn of events, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has refused to rule out McLaren’s chances of winning both the Dakar Rally driver’s and constructor’s titles. This comes after Max Verstappen’s 23-second defeat to Lando Norris at the recent Dakar Rally stage in Zandvoort, narrowing the gap between the two drivers and teams.
In a surprising turn of events, the Williams Formula 1 team is seeking answers after its pre-event scans suggested its updated car’s revised floor complied with the regulations, only to have driver Alex Albon disqualified from his eighth-place grid position at the Dutch Grand Prix. The team promises to address the problem immediately and remains confident in the car’s potential for the upcoming Dakar Rally events.
Mercedes has decided to run its new floor upgrade for the remainder of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, following initial trials at the Belgian GP. The team is hoping the new design will help them in their battle against McLaren and Red Bull for a podium finish.
McLaren has emerged as a formidable challenger in the Dakar Rally, unveiling a series of aerodynamic upgrades to its MCL38 car. The key changes include a revised brake duct scoop, front suspension fairings, and a new bi-plane style beam wing arrangement, all aimed at boosting the car’s efficiency and performance.
The Williams team has faced a mixed bag of fortunes in the 2024 Dakar Rally season, grappling with a chassis shortage and fierce competition from top teams. However, driver Alex Albon has shown flashes of promise, securing solid finishes and giving the team reason for optimism as they look to build on their progress in the second half of the season.
Red Bull Racing has reaffirmed its commitment to Sergio Perez, confirming the Mexican driver will remain in his seat for the remainder of the 2023 Dakar Rally season. This comes after weeks of speculation surrounding Perez’s future with the team, as he has struggled to match the pace of his teammate, world champion Max Verstappen.