McLaren MCL36 Speculation Thread

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I have the gut feeling that McLaren will show something different with the sidepods.

Longitudinal gills to generate a vortex along the sidepod "edge" to get more air just over the floor?

I don't know anything. Just a gut feeling.

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BassVirolla wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 14:06
I have the gut feeling that McLaren will show something different with the sidepods.

Longitudinal gills to generate a vortex along the sidepod "edge" to get more air just over the floor?

I don't know anything. Just a gut feeling.
I think it will be similar to aston martin solution witht the sidepods where they are trying to get a massive undercut to direct airflow underneath and along the floor.
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KingHamilton01 wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 14:48
BassVirolla wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 14:06
I have the gut feeling that McLaren will show something different with the sidepods.

Longitudinal gills to generate a vortex along the sidepod "edge" to get more air just over the floor?

I don't know anything. Just a gut feeling.
I think it will be similar to aston martin solution witht the sidepods where they are trying to get a massive undercut to direct airflow underneath and along the floor.
The AM solution does have it's negatives though, they are potentially sacrificing rear wing performance by venting on top of the sidepods. Time will tell if it outweighs the benefit of energising the section below it. Personally, I hope it does, as it creates such a beautiful line on the car. The aggressive downwash of old never looked great to me, although aesthetics never truly matter.

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BassVirolla wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 14:06
I have the gut feeling that McLaren will show something different with the sidepods.

Longitudinal gills to generate a vortex along the sidepod "edge" to get more air just over the floor?

I don't know anything. Just a gut feeling.
MP4-26?

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bauc wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 14:55
BassVirolla wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 14:06
I have the gut feeling that McLaren will show something different with the sidepods.

Longitudinal gills to generate a vortex along the sidepod "edge" to get more air just over the floor?

I don't know anything. Just a gut feeling.
MP4-26?

https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/ ... -37485.jpg

Nope... Side impact crash tubes...

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Not sure how to download the images :?

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McFAN wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:48


Not sure how to download the images :?
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The mirror has the McLaren kiwi on it! =D>

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bauc wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:52
McFAN wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:48


Not sure how to download the images :?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FLUn0u-X0Ag ... me=360x360

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FLUn04fXoAE ... me=360x360
Thanks 😉
Is that the DRS actuator in the second image ?

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Herr_Koos wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:53
The mirror has the McLaren kiwi on it! =D>
Mirror or DRS ??

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McFAN wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:53
bauc wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:52
McFAN wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:48


Not sure how to download the images :?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FLUn0u-X0Ag ... me=360x360

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FLUn04fXoAE ... me=360x360
Thanks 😉
Is that the DRS actuator in the second image ?
I cant tell, it looks like a mirror but also like a DRS actuator :mrgreen:
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McFAN wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:54
Herr_Koos wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 16:53
The mirror has the McLaren kiwi on it! =D>
Mirror or DRS ??
Hmmmm... Now that you mention it, I'm not sure. Apart from the shape, the orange bit in the background looks like the halo to me.

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Fellas, open up the McLaren app

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BOEING>AIRBUS wrote:
11 Feb 2022, 17:14
Fellas, open up the McLaren app
Well yes, that's where these pictures come from. Still can't tell what they're actually showing...