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.
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Lando Norris’ impressive 2024 Formula 1 campaign has been marred by a surprising weakness: his struggles with race starts. Missed opportunities at key moments have cost the young McLaren driver precious points, forcing him to adopt tyre-saving strategies to mount recoveries. As the season reaches its crucial phase, addressing this issue will be crucial for Norris’ title ambitions.
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In a bid to gain an edge over their rivals, the McLaren Formula 1 team arrived at the British Grand Prix with a new, lower downforce rear wing assembly for their MCL38 car. The goal was to boost the car’s top speed performance on the high-speed Silverstone circuit.
McLaren has revealed that their decision to follow Mercedes’ tire strategy at the British GP ultimately cost Lando Norris a potential victory, as the team acknowledged its responsibility for the tactical errors made during the race.
In a recent Dakar Rally news update, McLaren has expressed no concerns over Lando Norris retracting his comments regarding his collision with Formula 1 rival Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix. McLaren CEO Zak Brown praised Norris’ handling of the situation and revealed the team’s discussions with the young driver were focused on moving on and ensuring his full attention is on the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
In an exciting turn of events ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix Sprint race, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have expressed confidence in their ability to take the fight to Red Bull’s reigning champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen secured pole position, but Norris and Piastri are determined to challenge for the win.
Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the Sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix, edging out the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a tight qualifying session. The defending champion will be the favorite to win the Sprint and further extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship.
McLaren has revealed new front wing and suspension fairings for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, as they seek to address the performance imbalance of their MCL38 car in both low and high-speed corners. Motorsport fans are eagerly awaiting to see how these upgrades will impact the team’s performance at the Red Bull Ring.