2024 Mclaren Formula 1 Team

[Balalu]

I watched the post race show on F1TV, for some odd reason, Buxton seemed to annoint Oscar as McLaren's title contender, I'm wondering if I misheard things.

Yes, Buxton pulled another one out of his ... with that one. It was clearly visible that the others where stunned (in a bad way) with his reasoning. They were literally out of words!

I too wanted the WCC more than the WDC this year. It is kind of a vindication for 1999, 2007 and 2008.

[Mattchu]

Quick question guys- what’s it worth financially to win the Constructors Championship?

[mclaren111]

I watched the post race show on F1TV, for some odd reason, Buxton seemed to annoint Oscar as McLaren's title contender, I'm wondering if I misheard things.

Yes, Buxton pulled another one out of his ... with that one. It was clearly visible that the others where stunned (in a bad way) with his reasoning. They were literally out of words!

I too wanted the WCC more than the WDC this year. It is kind of a vindication for 1999, 2007 and 2008.

And 2005... MP4-20... Brilliant... Merc Engine Lost us Both Titles...

[CjC]

Wow! WCC!!! I have to admit, this is the title I wanted more out of the two. But hoping for double delight in 2025. I watched the post race show on F1TV, for some odd reason, Buxton seemed to annoint Oscar as McLaren's title contender, I'm wondering if I misheard things.
In 2018, Zak said the team were on a 5 year plan to get back to challenging for titles, so if you take out the 1 year of Covid, that lead to an extra year of stability and more or less no development, they were pretty much on schedule. It's more remarkable after the 2022/23 issues with the car. Most likely, without a change in the status quo, they wouldn't be World Constructors Champions for 2024. Well done to all involved in this incredible resurgence.

This is a great article with/ about Zak

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/analy ... /10680556/

[MTudor]

Quick question guys- what’s it worth financially to win the Constructors Championship?

There will be a bit extra in prize money (about 30m more than last year) and then likely some bonus payments from sponsors. We'll also be able to get better sponsors and charge more

I don't think we can complain about the lack of good sponsors.

[haza]

Nice videos highlighting McLarens progress and the partnership they have with Mercedes being able to have input on the power unit basically having a semi works deal

[MrGapes]

A bit late, took bit of a break from this forum... but congrats everyone! It was a long and hard season, glad it paid off.

Feels like it was just yesterday we were complaining about the front end of car every race

[Macklaren]

Nice videos highlighting McLarens progress and the partnership they have with Mercedes being able to have input on the power unit basically having a semi works deal

Good video but surprised there was no mention of the new infrastructure or technical personnel

[Macklaren]

What am I supposed to do for the next 3 months??

[Watto]

What am I supposed to do for the next 3 months??

2 race weekends each week for the next 12 weeks to replay the highs and lows...and obvious highs all over again.

[kc_f1]

What am I supposed to do for the next 3 months??

Pray that the team doesn't mess up the car and starts the season strong!

[CjC]

Going brave with next years car design apparently

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclar ... /10681205/

[_cerber1]

Going brave with next years car design apparently

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclar ... /10681205/

February can't come too soon...

[proteus]

Going brave with next years car design apparently

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclar ... /10681205/

Getting the 2013 vibe....

[bauc]

Going brave with next years car design apparently

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclar ... /10681205/

Getting the 2013 vibe....

The worst thing can happen is us having more development time for 2026 but I don't think this will happen, what happen to us in 2012/2013 is what is happening to RBR right now. Few key people left, the team divided in separate groups within, basically a civil war that hampered the car development and the rest is history.