2024 Mclaren Formula 1 Team

[CjC]

Yea it’s the same forecast for FP3 as it now.
I’d imagine that it will clear for Quali but it’ll still be wet conditions

[mwillems]

It might be a damp track drying through the session, which could be exciting.

[CjC]

No rain now but a wet track

[Mcl_G10]

We need it to dry out for the track to come to us.

[Emag]

This weekend is going to be a mess weather-wise. So its gonna be a mix of luck, driver ability and car setup that will make the difference.

[willmesquita]

Some saying dry track for tomorrow, is it right?

[mwillems]

Rain may continue up until 4 pm today, the forecasts now suggest.

[mwillems]

Some saying dry track for tomorrow, is it right?

Don't think so, forecasts suggest high chance of rain, but we'll see tomorrow.

[LionsHeart]

Even in these wet conditions, McLaren is making good time against Mercedes, who have a bigger rear wing. All I can say is that the overall balance of the chassis is more than capable of handling these conditions. But if there is more water, McLaren could lose ground to Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.

[BMMR61]

Even in these wet conditions, McLaren is making good time against Mercedes, who have a bigger rear wing. All I can say is that the overall balance of the chassis is more than capable of handling these conditions. But if there is more water, McLaren could lose ground to Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.

Dry qualifying and race would have put the team in a good position. Under the forecast conditions it's a lottery. Could be yet another missed opportunity. A good car but not getting a great run just yet.

[MrGapes]

Lando for sure ran a higher df rear wing during fp3

[LionsHeart]

Lando for sure ran a higher df rear wing during fp3

Indeed! I somehow missed it during the broadcast.
I confirm.


So my previous assumption is wrong. McLaren and Mercedes are using the same rear wing they used in Canada. So that's why the speeds in the wet are similar. But Oscar lacks downforce, less confidence in the rear. I'll also note that both cars used the old front wing (Miami spec).

[mclaren111]

Let's Go Lando...

[MrGapes]

they have both gone with the high df wing it looks like.

[mwillems]

I like Landos driving, pushing the tracks grip levels to find the limits.

If there's no more rain, it'll be time for softs.