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McLaren have chosen some interesting design routes on their new competitor. In addition to our own technical analysis, McLaren's Tim Goss and Paddy Lowe explain why some decisions have been made in light of the regulation changes.
I'm guessing they follow the same principle of the RB5, an example:ackzsel wrote:One question bothers me in perticular. How does the engine cover come off?
It looks like it's in one piece with the rear wing. Ofcourse I could wait for Bahrain to find out but maybe you guys already have an idea?
Thanks for the picture! Does the end of the dorsal fin fit in a slot in the wing or something? There must be something to keep it in place.robbertmd wrote:I'm guessing they follow the same principle of the RB5...
The RB5 engine cover was connected with 3 bolts it seems, and the top plane of the rear wing was in 2 pieces.ackzsel wrote:Thanks for the picture! Does the end of the dorsal fin fit in a slot in the wing or something? There must be something to keep it in place.robbertmd wrote:I'm guessing they follow the same principle of the RB5...
Only the smart ones JPjason.parker.86 wrote:Sorry if this question has already been covered - but do all teams hide their rear diffusers on launch day?
Wait a second.ISLAMATRON wrote:Only the smart ones JPjason.parker.86 wrote:Sorry if this question has already been covered - but do all teams hide their rear diffusers on launch day?
That makes me wonder wether they think the new car with the bodywork so tight by the looks of things, cooling may be a bit of an issue.furnik28 wrote:http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts123Ng0
hey guy to clear it up i cleaned the pic up a bit visable
Are there any disadvantages to using the triple decker or is it just packaging and layout of components?jason.parker.86 wrote:I have a sneaky feeling that the McLaren has some new tripple decker diffuser! Although it is covered up - looks too big to be a double decker.