The Formula 1 team McLaren is ready to test a novel inverted rear wing during the Hungarian Grand Prix, accompanied by a new package of significant updates, aimed at improving the competitiveness of their vehicle.
This event in Budapest represents a great opportunity for the McLaren MCL40, which has fallen behind in aerodynamic evolution compared to its competitors in recent months. The current situation has forced the team to accelerate the return of its technological improvements.
After a first major review during the races in Miami and Montreal, this weekend McLaren will bring several changes to the Hungarian GP, including a new floor design and other aerodynamic support components for the vehicle.
Randy Singh, McLaren’s competition director, emphasized the importance of this new package: “Every update is crucial in such a competitive season, and we are looking forward to obtaining positive results during the free practice sessions.”
Andrea Stella, the team principal, highlighted that the key is to maximize the available resources to gain an advantage in the second half of the season. Furthermore, McLaren experienced a delay in adapting to a new aerodynamic approach this year.
Regarding the inverted ‘Macarena’ wing, which McLaren had planned to test in the qualifying session in Austria but could not implement, it is expected to debut during the free practices of the Hungarian GP. This is due to the necessary modifications after detecting issues with its previous design.
If the tests are satisfactory, this wing could be introduced throughout the season at circuits requiring less aerodynamic load.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
