2024 Mclaren Formula 1 Team

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_cerber1 wrote:
18 Oct 2024, 21:39
McLaren's technical director of engineering Neil Houldley has confirmed that new upgrades that have not been approved for use in Austin will be introduced at the upcoming races.
https://formu1a.uno/en/mclaren-more-mcl ... xt-events/

LionsHeart
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CjC wrote:
18 Oct 2024, 21:39
Damn it.

Mclaren have had to make modifications to their full range of rear wings regarding the ‘mini drs’

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclar ... /10664055/
How so? What nonsense. Considering that only one rear wing specification had a sagging upper flap due to insufficient rigidity. The other specifications don't have such problems. Which means there is no mini DRS there either.

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LionsHeart wrote:
18 Oct 2024, 23:04
CjC wrote:
18 Oct 2024, 21:39
Damn it.

Mclaren have had to make modifications to their full range of rear wings regarding the ‘mini drs’

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclar ... /10664055/
How so? What nonsense. Considering that only one rear wing specification had a sagging upper flap due to insufficient rigidity. The other specifications don't have such problems. Which means there is no mini DRS there either.
After reading the article to me it seems all of their rear wings rotated in a way to create a mini drs and they have agreed to stiffen them up
Just a fan's point of view

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Time to see if WDC is on. Obviously having a bad qualifying here doesn't mean all is lost, but it would be great to start out strong and put the pressure on Verstappen.

Good luck to Lando and Oscar!

EDIT: Lando looked to have a bad T1 with oversteer but destroyed S3. I think the car will be strong, they just need to find a solution for T1.

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We definately need to push for the WDC as I dont see how we can lose the WCC. The upgrades are working each time and so far they haven't fumbled much. We need a better time from Oscar. That 1 second distance is too much.

FittingMechanics
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Piastri out in SQ1 - track limits on his last lap.

So frustrating.

CjC
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Oh dear
Just a fan's point of view

Emag
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Yeah, but Oscar was not looking good at all around here anyway, just like last year. Being 1s off your teammate on the first lap is too much.

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Bloody hell, Piastri. Not good enough.

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Its only Sprint. Not many points are given in sprints. Still dissapointing from Oscar today. Lets see tomorrow.

We still have Lando and we need him on pole.

FittingMechanics
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So unnecessary.

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Darth-Piekus
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It was but what can you do? It is what it is but Oscar has years to improve.

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Darth-Piekus wrote:
18 Oct 2024, 23:45
Its only Sprint. Not many points are given in sprints. Still dissapointing from Oscar today. Lets see tomorrow.

We still have Lando and we need him on pole.
Every point counts at this stage. A point gained is a point RBR can't get.

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Funny though how the FIA chooses which rule to implement and which not to. Aparently track limits are implemented but Max Verstappen passing everyone in the pits over the white line isn't even checked or Leclerc using his car as a weapon seems normal.
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Emag
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It's that first lap that is the problem. Almost a second off to Lando, like come on. Unless he made a mistake which can happen, but it's SQ1, you're supposed to put a banker in to be comfortable.