That would make sense if there are 2 planned upgrades then. Would imagine both will be on the smaller size, and reactive to the previous upgrade package, but time will tell I guess!
That would make sense if there are 2 planned upgrades then. Would imagine both will be on the smaller size, and reactive to the previous upgrade package, but time will tell I guess!
Thanks as always for any small insights
All I keep hearing is that all PUs are just about equal. They each excel in different facets but power wise they within .1% of each other.Mansell89 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2022, 00:13Thanks as always for any small insights
I know we spoke at the start of the season about the Mercedes PU- is there any further view from within that suggests any power deficits compared to Honda, Ferrari or Renault since this new E10 fuel was mandated?
I know we look quite draggy regardless but there have rarely been obvious moments of Mercedes PU might at all this season, across any works or customer team.
It just looks and feels so different to 2014-2021, especially that incredible Mercedes power in Brazil.
Any more chat about engine modes/reliability concerns?
The budget cap also has to cover the design & development of next years car; if you are struggling to find a balance with the current car, but have pace enough to be 4th/5th in the championship - but are not close to third, it makes sense to target resources into 2023 rather than ‘kitchen sink’ the 2022 developments for little/no gain. Particularly if you have identified the cause of your issues.Xero wrote: ↑22 Jun 2022, 19:49They'll have budgeted for the upgrades throughout the season, so they're tied up from throwing solutions at the car. Expecting one more upgrade package around Hungary/Spa/Zandvoort, then that'll be it. As long as they understand how and why for next season.CjC wrote: ↑22 Jun 2022, 18:49I believe it’s Seidl’s wish to complete the season only using 3 ICEs. This would also tally with him saying that he doesn’t think there will be any major car updates in the near future suggesting Mclaren are struggling to stay under the cost capNed S. wrote: ↑21 Jun 2022, 23:38Totally agree with Maax70
Sending 25 to 30% of air that should go under the car to create ground efforts and instead channeling it up and then sideways is going to create more drag and less down force. As Lando once said they are lacking grip. And we are down in top speed too.
I was surprised since Lando had qualified 14 why they didn’t take a new power unit he would not have lost many positions and they could have had a new engine in the pool. It sounds like the team doesn’t want to spend money. I have been a fan since late 1960s and hope they get their act together soon. I feel bad for Lando.
As others have said, it looks like most manufacturers got something close to parity, since the small map changes on the second PUs there doesn't look to be a lot in it - you can see it's not that difficult for Merc, etc, to overtake, just Mclarens struggling a little.Mansell89 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2022, 00:13
Thanks as always for any small insights
I know we spoke at the start of the season about the Mercedes PU- is there any further view from within that suggests any power deficits compared to Honda, Ferrari or Renault since this new E10 fuel was mandated?
I know we look quite draggy regardless but there have rarely been obvious moments of Mercedes PU might at all this season, across any works or customer team.
It just looks and feels so different to 2014-2021, especially that incredible Mercedes power in Brazil.
Any more chat about engine modes/reliability concerns?
https://apple.news/AD5SZw1p8RFyA752aHiKy5AAndreas Seidl hints McLaren focusing on improving current package rather than new upgrades
Seidl’s comments suggest that the team feels as though the base of the car is sound, however, and if they can just find its optimal set-up and make some tweaks to certain aspects, they can have a positive second half of the season.
The only thing I'll add to this is that next year's car is, said by most teams, to cost about $30 million less than this year's. The 2023 car isn't a complete redesign and there for has plenty of opportunities for carry over.Stu wrote: ↑23 Jun 2022, 08:39The budget cap also has to cover the design & development of next years car; if you are struggling to find a balance with the current car, but have pace enough to be 4th/5th in the championship - but are not close to third, it makes sense to target resources into 2023 rather than ‘kitchen sink’ the 2022 developments for little/no gain. Particularly if you have identified the cause of your issues.
A canny game if you play it correctly.
Yes I think you are correct_cerber1 wrote: ↑30 Jun 2022, 12:50I think this is an old wing for Baku
https://i.imgur.com/admIYhP.jpg