McLaren MP4-31 Honda

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mclaren111 wrote:Lots of new parts coming for Spain:
Motorsport.com:
McLaren will introduce a new floor, wings and bodywork as part of a major update for the Spanish Grand Prix, one that it hopes will boost its chances of getting in to Q3.
Yea the standard parts to be updated really.
I'd like to see a Williams esque engine cover and fin.
Maybe a revised suspension layout to help the so called tyre wear?
Just a fan's point of view

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Mclaren had front wing change at every GP this year so no big changes expeted in that area.
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Spain:

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Can anybody translate it? :) :) what is he saying? :)

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OPOhan wrote:
Can anybody translate it? :) :) what is he saying? :)
Yes: "Mclaren is bringing updates for the front wing, rear wing, the floor of the car and brake air intakes, we'll see those pieces tomorrow since the pieces have not arrived from woking"

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Why don't they put a heat shield over the pipes like last year?
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Nxpster wrote:
OPOhan wrote:
Can anybody translate it? :) :) what is he saying? :)
Yes: "Mclaren is bringing updates for the front wing, rear wing, the floor of the car and brake air intakes, we'll see those pieces tomorrow since the pieces have not arrived from woking"

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Thanks mate! :D

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PlatinumZealot wrote:Why don't they put a heat shield over the pipes like last year?
Could they be using internal shielding?
Watching F1 since 1986.

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Chuckjr wrote:
PlatinumZealot wrote:Why don't they put a heat shield over the pipes like last year?
Could they be using internal shielding?
I think there is shielding, but not in the form of a litteral shield.
If yo look closely, it is now a sort of bespoke cloth that is "wrapt" around the headers.
Correct me if i am wrong :wink:

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PlatinumZealot wrote:Why don't they put a heat shield over the pipes like last year?
There are on this motorsport shot from today.Image

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FW17
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Thought someone would have used PyroSic exhaust

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Carbon epoxy (1) and PyroSic (2) covered with a reflective coating (3)

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FW17 wrote:Thought someone would have used PyroSic exhaust

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Carbon epoxy (1) and PyroSic (2) covered with a reflective coating (3)
It or materials like it have been used in the past, McLaren in 2011 I think are one example.
Could very well be against the rules now though.