McLaren has been doing really well in Formula 1 races lately. Even though Lando Norris’ win in Miami wasn’t just because of speed, it shows that McLaren’s new MCL38 car is much better.
But, it’s not just about one upgrade package. McLaren has been planning this for a long time, even before the MCL60 car hit the track in 2023. They knew they needed to make big changes.
At the Austrian Grand Prix in 2023, they brought in a major upgrade for Lando Norris. It made a big difference, making McLaren much faster. They changed the design of the car’s sidepods, which helped airflow and made the car faster.
They also changed the mirrors, the shape of the rear ramp, and added new features to the engine cover. These changes improved the car’s aerodynamics and cooling.
At the Silverstone race, McLaren added more upgrades to both cars. They changed the front wing design and made the nose flatter. These changes helped Lando Norris lead the race for a while.
But McLaren didn’t stop there. They kept improving the car. They tried different rear wing designs and made more changes to the front wing, floor, and sidepods. Each change made the car faster.
In 2024, McLaren made even more changes to the car. They redesigned the sidepods to improve airflow even more. These changes helped the car perform better in races.
In Miami, McLaren introduced more upgrades to the car. They made the side pods wider and changed their shape to make the car faster. They also made changes to the engine cover and cooling system.
Even though McLaren is doing well now, they need to keep improving. Other teams will also make their cars faster, so McLaren can’t stop working hard. In Formula 1, if you don’t keep improving, you’ll fall behind quickly.
