Why McLaren introduces F1 upgrades without racing them immediately

McLaren sanction major Belgian GP upgrade after Silverstone tests

After a fresh dominant victory at the British Grand Prix, McLaren are not standing still as F1 2025 resumes in Belgium.

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Formula 1 teams manufacture carbon fibre parts using a highly controlled process that begins with digital design and ends with autoclave curing. Most components are made from prepreg carbon fibre, which is layered into moulds, vacuum-sealed, cured under pressure and heat, then trimmed and tested before track use. Some parts can go from concept to installation in as little as 45 hours. Carbon fibre is essential to modern F1. It combines low weigh…

Why McLaren introduces F1 upgrades without racing them immediately

During the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, McLaren introduced a completely new floor, as noted in the FIA's technical documents.The squad ran it during opening practice, but team principal Andrea Stella made clear that the new spec would be removed afterwards. “The plan was always going to be that the floor was a test floor to have an early read on this new specification,” he ...Keep reading

Why McLaren's approach to introducing F1 upgrades is different from rival teams

During the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, McLaren introduced a completely new floor, as noted in the FIA's technical documents.The squad ran it during opening practice, but team principal Andrea Stella made clear that the new spec would be removed afterwards. “The plan was always going to be that the floor was a test floor to have an early read on this new specification,” he ...Keep reading

Why McLaren hopes Mercedes don't sign ‘awesome' Max Verstappen

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has spoken of his hope that Mercedes do not sign Max Verstappen, saying the "awesome" Dutchman would be joining a F1vteam "on the rise." The post Why McLaren hopes Mercedes don't sign ‘awesome' Max Verstappen appeared first on Motorsport Week.