FittingMechanics wrote: ↑25 Jul 2024, 13:56
It's not new - it is package brought to Silverstone.
A profound misconception. This is the first low downforce rear wing option since 2022. Look closely, the lower main wing profile is completely different. The upper flap endplates are different, the upper flap itself is also a different shape.
Let me explain. This version of the wing hasn't even been driven one metre on the track. And there's not a single photo from Silverstone. So how would you know? Yes, they may have brought it there. But they haven't driven it at all and they haven't installed it on the chassis.
So what happens: let's say the team brought this version of the rear wing to Silverstone. Why? I don't understand yet. They showed it to the FIA, but didn't install it on the chassis. Good. Then, during the weekend, McLaren uses two versions of the rear wing for medium and medium-high downforce. Due to the weather, the team chooses the version for medium-high downforce for qualifying and the race. But the version for the lowest downforce wasn't even used. Why?