The MCL36 is already a reality. The new single-seater from Woking was presented yesterday along with those from Indycar, Extreme E and ERacing. A different car at first sight to the Aston Martin presented a couple of days ago. The nose, the front air intake and a rear wing much more similar to the mock-up presented by the FIA. Don’t trust They are still cars that hide too many clues with the change in regulations.
The objective, without a doubt, is to continue with the progression of recent years. In 2020 they made a giant leap in quality, finishing third in the World Cup with a stellar Carlos Sainz. Ricciardo arrived for the Spaniard last season and although the Australian’s season was discreet, he scored Mclaren’s first victory, at Monza, for nine years.
sweet and sour taste
Despite the victory in the Italian Grand Prix, they deflated in the final stretch of the season and Ferrari overtook them in the table. The British team closed the year in a fourth place that knew little. The objective, without a doubt, is to recover at least third place in the team battle. But beware. Lando Norris, recently renewed and wearing the Mclaren flag, made some statements to ‘Sky Sports’ that left the Woking fans somewhat frozen.
“I know that there is a chance that other teams will make big steps forward with the new regulations and that we will go backwards, but I don’t think that is something that I am worried about & rdquor;sentenced the British driver who will continue to be linked to the team commanded by Zak Brown for a minimum of four more seasons.
Appearance
Haas disappointed, Red Bull presented a beautiful but ‘basic’ car, with many modifications pending, and Aston Martin, perhaps, came closer to reality. McLaren, in the same line.
The car, aesthetically, changes colors. The ‘papaya’ orange is still present but loses prominence. Black enters the scene in much of the car and blue is lighter. Is this the definitive Mclaren? No. Barcelona will be an appetizer, until Bahrain we will not see something close to reality. The Mclaren, yes, is beautiful.