McLaren have found themselves battling to lead midfield teams so far this season despite their form which tends to fluctuate from track to track. It currently sits fourth in the constructors’ championship, level on points with Alpine in fifth.
The team opted to debut their first major upgrade package of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix in May, and have since opted only for improvements to their MCL36 design.
But as part of its pre-race technical submission to the FIA for the French Grand Prix, McLaren has confirmed that it will launch an update to the trigger guard and floor pan design as part of a larger package. wide which also includes rear wing end plate and brake duct adjustments.
The updated pontoon shape comes with a new position for the mirror mount, which McLaren says was “part of a more comprehensive update to the package which aims to improve overall load on both axles. in conjunction with the ground”.
Floor changes for McLaren include a new diffuser, updated underbody floor design and floor edge geometry which “again aims to improve overall load on both axles by redistributing local suction around the floor “.
McLaren’s update comes after Lando Norris said ahead of last month’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix that the team needed a ‘complete upgrade’ if they were to stay ahead of the fight in the middle of ground.
The set includes a new rear brake duct scoop fin which is also intended to bring more performance to the car by aiding brake cooling.
New internal ducts are also used as a circuit-specific measure due to the high temperatures expected at Paul Ricard this weekend, while additional cooling options have also been fitted to the sidepods and engine cover.
Finally, changes were made to the rear wing endplate of McLaren cars “to avoid a reliability issue following attrition from previous events”.
Norris told Paul Ricard on Thursday he felt the team was “maximizing our potential from the car”, noting the lack of updates it has made to recent races compared to its rivals.
“A lot of other people have made improvements over the last few races and we’ve always been able to stay there in the fight and get the points we need,” Norris said.
“So we did a good job. I am happy and we will try to continue on this path.
McLaren have found themselves battling to lead midfield teams so far this season despite their form which tends to fluctuate from track to track. It currently sits fourth in the constructors’ championship, level on points with Alpine in fifth.
The team opted to debut their first major upgrade package of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix in May, and have since opted only for improvements to their MCL36 design.
But as part of its pre-race technical submission to the FIA for the French Grand Prix, McLaren has confirmed that it will launch an update to the trigger guard and floor pan design as part of a larger package. wide which also includes rear wing end plate and brake duct adjustments.
The updated pontoon shape comes with a new position for the mirror mount, which McLaren says was “part of a more comprehensive update to the package which aims to improve overall load on both axles. in conjunction with the ground”.
Floor changes for McLaren include a new diffuser, updated underbody floor design and floor edge geometry which “again aims to improve overall load on both axles by redistributing local suction around the floor “.
McLaren’s update comes after Lando Norris said ahead of last month’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix that the team needed a ‘complete upgrade’ if they were to stay ahead of the fight in the middle of ground.
The set includes a new rear brake duct scoop fin which is also intended to bring more performance to the car by aiding brake cooling.
New internal ducts are also used as a circuit-specific measure due to the high temperatures expected at Paul Ricard this weekend, while additional cooling options have also been fitted to the sidepods and engine cover.
Finally, changes were made to the rear wing endplate of McLaren cars “to avoid a reliability issue following attrition from previous events”.
Norris told Paul Ricard on Thursday he felt the team was “maximizing our potential from the car”, noting the lack of updates it has made to recent races compared to its rivals.
“A lot of other people have made improvements over the last few races and we’ve always been able to stay there in the fight and get the points we need,” Norris said.
“So we did a good job. I am happy and we will try to continue on this path.