McLaren MCL38

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f1rules wrote:
28 Jun 2024, 15:04
Yes i agree, that would be my quess also, maybe even the upper curvature adding another
If this works it honestly should be quit an update, and then im sure there will be a matching floor coming up next

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GRKewqaXcAA ... me=360x360

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GRKaqpTXAAA ... name=small


LionsHeart wrote:
28 Jun 2024, 14:57
f1rules wrote:
28 Jun 2024, 11:39
ah, is just tape to cover.

Huge change in the endplate area much more attention to detail, looks like from my armchair, all in on outwash and creating a strong vortice through the cutouts

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GRJ041VWIAAkFOZ.png
It is interesting not only how strongly the ends of the flaps are moved to the sides, but also that on the outer side of all planes it is visible that the profile is reduced in the longitudinal plane of the front wing. As if an additional opportunity for creating vortices.

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looks like old FW fitted for pitstop practice



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M840TR wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 16:56
organic wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 16:43
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Is that the same spec floor?

Barcelona for comparison

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Same spec IMO

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mcla ... /10631270/

Norris says they've repaired some older floors to be okay for Silverstone

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organic wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 17:02
M840TR wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 16:56
Is that the same spec floor?

Barcelona for comparison

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GQh7DQvXcAA ... name=large
Same spec IMO

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mcla ... /10631270/

Norris says they've repaired some older floors to be okay for Silverstone
It's pre-Miami floor

Picture from Melbourne, pronounced contours of venturi tunnels above floor

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M840TR wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 18:45
organic wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 17:02
M840TR wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 16:56


Is that the same spec floor?

Barcelona for comparison

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GQh7DQvXcAA ... name=large
Same spec IMO

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mcla ... /10631270/

Norris says they've repaired some older floors to be okay for Silverstone
It's pre-Miami floor

Picture from Melbourne, pronounced contours of venturi tunnels above floor

https://cdn-8.motorsport.com/images/mgl ... etail.webp
Why would they fit such an old floor to the car though?

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M840TR wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 18:45
organic wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 17:02
M840TR wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 16:56


Is that the same spec floor?

Barcelona for comparison

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GQh7DQvXcAA ... name=large
Same spec IMO

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mcla ... /10631270/

Norris says they've repaired some older floors to be okay for Silverstone
It's pre-Miami floor

Picture from Melbourne, pronounced contours of venturi tunnels above floor

https://cdn-8.motorsport.com/images/mgl ... etail.webp
Thanks. Makes sense to put it on for pitstop practice to prevent damage to race spec stuff

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organic wrote:
05 Jul 2024, 01:15
M840TR wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 18:45
organic wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 17:02

Same spec IMO

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mcla ... /10631270/

Norris says they've repaired some older floors to be okay for Silverstone
It's pre-Miami floor

Picture from Melbourne, pronounced contours of venturi tunnels above floor

https://cdn-8.motorsport.com/images/mgl ... etail.webp
Thanks. Makes sense to put it on for pitstop practice to prevent damage to race spec stuff
Remains to be seen whether that's the case because floor change takes a lot of time and they wouldn't normally fit one on Thursday just to not run it later.

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M840TR wrote:
05 Jul 2024, 08:25
organic wrote:
05 Jul 2024, 01:15
M840TR wrote:
04 Jul 2024, 18:45


It's pre-Miami floor

Picture from Melbourne, pronounced contours of venturi tunnels above floor

https://cdn-8.motorsport.com/images/mgl ... etail.webp
Thanks. Makes sense to put it on for pitstop practice to prevent damage to race spec stuff
Remains to be seen whether that's the case because floor change takes a lot of time and they wouldn't normally fit one on Thursday just to not run it later.
only if a new one is expected on Friday

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That confirms no upgrades, which makes the decision to put such an old floor to the car even more surprising.

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Normally in Thursday the teams are building the car. The final parts installed on Friday morning for the Show and Tell . We still don't have photos of the show and tell. Lets wait a couple of hours

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Given the weather conditions, updates may not give anything at all; the main role will be played by the settings and the feel of the car by the pilots. In addition, the old bottom may be better suited for this route.

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The Engine Cover under Chrome looks different...