McLaren MP4-31 Honda

[Thunder]

Maybe that Angle shows it better:

Pics by AMuS:

[mclaren111]

diffuser:

I don't see that

Look at the top flap closest to the nose and the different shape along to the outside.

[Thunder]

I hope that's just the Montreal Wing bolted on. Looks pretty big compared to the other Rear Wings seen already.


Hoping for something like that:

[diffuser]

Also, what is with the dimples either side of the pirelli logo on the nose?

Been there since Day1.

They were trying to make it look cute...

I think that Dip creates downforce and the dimples are channels for the air to escape and create stronger ridges of air maybe even vortices. Beyond that, I don't know.

[diffuser]

I hope that's just the Montreal Wing bolted on. Looks pretty big compared to the other Rear Wings seen already.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClDsiEeVYAAsjCd.jpg

Hoping for something like that:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClDy_JrUgAAvhMr.jpg

I get the impression that McLaren don't want to create track specific aero. That they just prefer to put all their energy into perfecting the overall downforce and aero efficiency(package).

[Thunder]

More Pictures:

Good view of the Front Wing:

[trinidefender]

More Pictures:

Good view of the Front Wing:
http://imgr1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Mc ... 957562.jpg

http://imgr1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Mc ... 957563.jpg
http://imgr1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Mc ... 957565.jpg

I believe that it is the same front wing just that it is set at its lowest position for transport.

[GoranF1]

https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/statu ... 8206821376

[Thunder]

Fernando ran a low DF Rear Wing and no Monkey Seat in FP1. Don't know if it was on the Car for the whole Session but after the Red Flag he ran it with Red Flow Viz.

From McLaren Twitter:

[diffuser]

Nice shot of the rake





and nice shot from the front ..

[techman]

very good top speed by mclaren and good lap time, i think honda made more progress with the tunning and get more power. good stuff. decent engine , looking good.

[maguetox]

Fernando ran a low DF Rear Wing and no Monkey Seat in FP1. Don't know if it was on the Car for the whole Session but after the Red Flag he ran it with Red Flow Viz.

From McLaren Twitter:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClJYRg0UYAA1SJj.jpg

Amaizing how skinny that rear end is.

Great picture

[GoranF1]

Fernando ran a low DF Rear Wing and no Monkey Seat in FP1. Don't know if it was on the Car for the whole Session but after the Red Flag he ran it with Red Flow Viz.

From McLaren Twitter:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClJYRg0UYAA1SJj.jpg

Amaizing how skinny that rear end is.

Great picture

At the exit of pit i saw MP4-31 and the TR from the back....it seems Honda has a lot less cooling needs than 2015 Ferrari.

[1lifeliveit]

very good top speed by mclaren and good lap time, i think honda made more progress with the tunning and get more power. good stuff. decent engine , looking good.

Dont want to rain on your parade, but alonso's best top speed was done with low df wing which didnt improve his lap time.
Button's best top speed was done on a lap where he got a tow for most of the straight from Bottas.
We just have to wait and see till Q3 if theres any real improvement made.

[f1316]

Fernando ran a low DF Rear Wing and no Monkey Seat in FP1. Don't know if it was on the Car for the whole Session but after the Red Flag he ran it with Red Flow Viz.

From McLaren Twitter:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClJYRg0UYAA1SJj.jpg

Amaizing how skinny that rear end is.

Great picture

At the exit of pit i saw MP4-31 and the TR from the back....it seems Honda has a lot less cooling needs than 2015 Ferrari.

Remember that Ferrari themselves last year had an innovative louvred radiator layout, so without that TR might need additional cooling.

Off topic I know but just thought it relevant.