2024 Mclaren Formula 1 Team

[Mostlyeels]

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-t ... /10635869/

In a technical directive sent to all competitors from FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis, the teams were notified that the Friday practice sessions at Spa-Francorchamps will be used by the governing body to capture detailed video footage of what some front wings are doing.

Cameras fitted to "selected cars" during Friday practice, removed for Saturday.

[F1NAC]

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-t ... /10635869/

In a technical directive sent to all competitors from FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis, the teams were notified that the Friday practice sessions at Spa-Francorchamps will be used by the governing body to capture detailed video footage of what some front wings are doing.

Cameras fitted to "selected cars" during Friday practice, removed for Saturday.

Well this is nothing new. Remember how heavily was Ferrari monitored with extra sensors on PU in 2018.

[Ben1980]

If they all flex the same amount, what's the point doing anything about it?

[BMMR61]

If they all flex the same amount, what's the point doing anything about it?

It's just Horner at it again, clearly things are getting too much for the Red Bull. The rules are determined by the static load test the FIA devised. Any data gained from this will be used to decide what, if any, action or measuring set, can be used in the future to take away a so-called "ground effect" of the FW.

I think Mercedes will be our biggest threat this weekend but it is looking good, all things handled properly, for the win. It will be interesting to see how much Oscar has learned about looking after the tyres in the race after last year where he slid backwards, somewhat hindered by floor damage also.

[mwillems]

If they all flex the same amount, what's the point doing anything about it?

It's just Horner at it again, clearly things are getting too much for the Red Bull. The rules are determined by the static load test the FIA devised. Any data gained from this will be used to decide what, if any, action or measuring set, can be used in the future to take away a so-called "ground effect" of the FW.

I think Mercedes will be our biggest threat this weekend but it is looking good, all things handled properly, for the win. It will be interesting to see how much Oscar has learned about looking after the tyres in the race after last year where he slid backwards, somewhat hindered by floor damage also.

If we flex too much then there's no point being sour. I'd want RB investigated if they were "bending" the rules.

[FittingMechanics]

Red Bull is obviously feeling the pressure so they are grasping at straws. A minor hole in the rear brake duct and this flexing.

Other teams should start to complain about Red Bull super DRS or other things they do well.

[f1isgood]

If they all flex the same amount, what's the point doing anything about it?

Do they all flex the same amount though? We will get the answer soon enough.

[Rikhart]

If they all flex the same amount, what's the point doing anything about it?

They clearly do not, which is why this is being done.

[CjC]

If I recall correctly, Mclaren recently opened a new composites facility for their carbon fibre?

[mclaren111]

If I recall correctly, Mclaren recently opened a new composites facility for their carbon fibre?

IIRC it's their very old factory...

[Jdn1327]

If they all flex the same amount, what's the point doing anything about it?

It's just Horner at it again, clearly things are getting too much for the Red Bull. The rules are determined by the static load test the FIA devised. Any data gained from this will be used to decide what, if any, action or measuring set, can be used in the future to take away a so-called "ground effect" of the FW.

I think Mercedes will be our biggest threat this weekend but it is looking good, all things handled properly, for the win. It will be interesting to see how much Oscar has learned about looking after the tyres in the race after last year where he slid backwards, somewhat hindered by floor damage also.

If we flex too much then there's no point being sour. I'd want RB investigated if they were "bending" the rules.

What baseline are the FIA going to use for this though? And at what point does the flex actually generate gains for a car? Too many unknowns to police whether a team gains an advantage or not...

[Lucky]

[CjC]

In fact I was kind of expecting it.
We probably won’t seen anything till Singapore apart from low drag solutions.

Still disappointing when you consider all the talk from Mercedes regarding their upgrades and what Red Bull have brought to Hungary.

[f1rules]

very dissapointing, either their new found route with the new fw's cancelled other coming updates, or there must be something big on the way, they havent delivered anything in a long time, except a new fw, but that has got to be signed of long time ago, i had clearly expected a new floor already to go with the new fw

In fact I was kind of expecting it.
We probably won’t seen anything till Singapore apart from low drag solutions.

Still disappointing when you consider all the talk from Mercedes regarding their upgrades and what Red Bull have brought to Hungary.

[CjC]

very dissapointing, either their new found route with the new fw's cancelled other coming updates, or there must be something big on the way, they havent delivered anything in a long time, except a new fw, but that has got to be signed of long time ago, i had clearly expected a new floor already to go with the new fw

In fact I was kind of expecting it.
We probably won’t seen anything till Singapore apart from low drag solutions.

Still disappointing when you consider all the talk from Mercedes regarding their upgrades and what Red Bull have brought to Hungary.

Yea I thought a new floor would have been due to arrive soon.

As you say maybe the new direction has thrown them off course