2024 Mclaren Formula 1 Team

[BMMR61]

if lando repeats a first few corner like monza, and we have a second driver that now wont over take him, I really fear for the constructors. Stifle Oscar at your peril - the constructors is still far from won

That too! There is a lot of arrogance among our fans who have become complacent about running down Red Bull in the points but the margins are small. Baku and Singapore are potentially great tracks for Ferrari and the WCC is now a three way fight.

[Slahinki]

if lando repeats a first few corner like monza, and we have a second driver that now wont over take him, I really fear for the constructors. Stifle Oscar at your peril - the constructors is still far from won

Why? Leclerc was miles back and only got by because Lando lost tons of time taking evasive action. If they had gone through T4 without any stupidity they would have left Leclerc even further in the dust.

[mclaren111]

if lando repeats a first few corner like monza, and we have a second driver that now wont over take him, I really fear for the constructors. Stifle Oscar at your peril - the constructors is still far from won

Why? Leclerc was miles back and only got by because Lando lost tons of time taking evasive action. If they had gone through T4 without any stupidity they would have left Leclerc even further in the dust.

Spot On... And control the pace...

[geogate]

he got past lando cos lando made the same mistake in the second chicane that he made coming out of the first - too much gas and giving himself a slapper

[mwillems]

Lando will not be taking race wins if Oscar has earned it. Good Lad. Just go out their and do what you need to do to try win it with talent.



https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/norr ... /10653451/

Loving the response from Lando.



"And if a driver is doing better than me and performing, I need to do a better job, so I wouldn't want to take that away from someone.

"I also don't want to be given a championship. Yes, it would be great to have a championship, and on the short term you feel amazing, but I don't think you'd be proud of that in the long run.

That's not something I want, that's not how I want to win a championship. I want to win it by fighting against Max, by beating Max, beating my competitors, and proving that I'm the best on track. And that's how I want to win."

[the66]

So much said re the WDC chances, imo (and only that!), they left it at least 2 races too late to support Lando - who has been clearly faster (at least in clean air), for now.
Monza, I think, Lando was surprised because of the so-called agreement for 'papaya rules and duly left room - he should have run Oscar wide, but that's the problem with Lando, he's no killer, yet. Imo,
Hope he moves from McLaren soon. Just a feeling, but 'comfy slippers', "determined to see the team win" etc, he needs to ditch loyalty fast. Again, only imo
fwiw, I think both are stonking drivers and my 'want' is that Macca get a wcc, just wish the team was more more mature in overall strategy for both championships.

[mwillems]

Sooooo... Oscar said a few races back he'd help Lando get more points but the team had clearly chosen not to take advantage.

[Ben1980]

Sooooo... Oscar said a few races back he'd help Lando get more points but the team had clearly chosen not to take advantage.

The team seemingly gave handled this poorly. Though, I sort of see it. I didn't think there was an actual title fight, as RB was still within fighting distance, and along with Merc, it seemed any team could challenge and that pulling back the points was pretty much impossible.

Them came Netherlands, and it looked a bit different, and I think they should have played it from Monza. But, I sort of see why the team have done what they've done.

[Sevach]

Mclaren already dropped the large rear wing.

[geogate]

imagine the vitriol that would be going on if it were Lando that did that

[Ben1980]

If Red Bull are in the mix, not sure team orders will make a difference.

[Slahinki]

If Red Bull are in the mix, not sure team orders will make a difference.

Nah, team orders only make sense if red bull are still nowhere. If they are suddenly back to winning races it doesn't matter anyway.

[FittingMechanics]

Mclaren already dropped the large rear wing.

Is this the Spa wing or even lower downforce one?

[crapu7]

Mclaren already dropped the large rear wing.

Is this the Spa wing or even lower downforce one?

It's the old Spa wing

[Sevach]

The wing in question.