McLaren MCL36

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Probably just reducing load on the wing where it’s weakest.
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Belgian GP changes

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Lots of changes to address the drag shortcomings here

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Great picture of the MCL36, with the tunnel entrance exposed… You can also tell that it is still keeping the slim characteristic of it’s body work (compared to Ferrari / RBR)

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Max DF rear wing for Zandvoort

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McLaren’s large rear view mirrors for testing:

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SmallSoldier wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 13:49
McLaren’s large rear view mirrors for testing:

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Hmm, I can't even imagine how such a size could be useful. Is that the creation of some kind of useful whirlwind.

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_cerber1 wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 14:06
SmallSoldier wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 13:49
McLaren’s large rear view mirrors for testing:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202209 ... 90d109.jpg

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Hmm, I can't even imagine how such a size could be useful. Is that the creation of some kind of useful whirlwind.
They prolly contain extra sensors for validation work. I’d be surprised if they stayed on past the practice sessions.
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_cerber1 wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 14:06
SmallSoldier wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 13:49
McLaren’s large rear view mirrors for testing:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202209 ... 90d109.jpg

Vía: Albert Fabrega


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Hmm, I can't even imagine how such a size could be useful. Is that the creation of some kind of useful whirlwind.
It’s a FIA requirement, all teams running larger mirrors… FIA trying to improve rearward visibility for the drivers… Not team driven

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djos wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 14:08
_cerber1 wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 14:06
SmallSoldier wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 13:49
McLaren’s large rear view mirrors for testing:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202209 ... 90d109.jpg

Vía: Albert Fabrega


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Hmm, I can't even imagine how such a size could be useful. Is that the creation of some kind of useful whirlwind.
They prolly contain extra sensors for validation work. I’d be surprised if they stayed on past the practice sessions.
FIA mandated test… Will only be run in FP1

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djos wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 14:08

They prolly contain extra sensors for validation work. I’d be surprised if they stayed on past the practice sessions.
I think these are regular positions, sponsor stickers are already in place. Plus, I don't see any traces of sensors.

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Is this a real initiative? Only info I can find is a claim by Tobi Gruner (AMuS) who often posts wrong information. THe RB and Merc covers simply look like covers; to protect the sharp edges and winglets in the garage.
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_cerber1 wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 14:06
SmallSoldier wrote:
01 Sep 2022, 13:49
McLaren’s large rear view mirrors for testing:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202209 ... 90d109.jpg

Vía: Albert Fabrega


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Hmm, I can't even imagine how such a size could be useful. Is that the creation of some kind of useful whirlwind.
You need large rear view mirrors to be able to see 19 cars behind you when you're constantly in front.