SmallSoldier wrote: ↑16 Feb 2022, 21:29
If I’m in interpreting Key’s comments correctly, there is a considerable difference between the suspension geometries and it isn’t just due to aero benefits (like Newey using pull rod to help airflow in the diffuser)… This was a change driven by the expected performance gain from the suspension itself, to the point that aero has been accommodated to the change and not the other way around.
Agreed. We can't reconcile the fact that Key sees the change as risky but with high potential and idea that the change doesn't really matter either way. If it didn't show promise McLaren would not change suspension and introduce all that risk.
I am sure from a theoretical standpoint of a suspension, it doesn't really matter, but obviously Key feels it is an important change for the performance of the car, probably due to the aero concept they are using. So far it seems McLaren is quite lonely in their changes but we've yet to see Red Bull and Mercedes.
At the end, I am happy they are trying something. It will be disappointing if it ends up backfiring but I'd rather we tried instead of holding steady in midfield.