2016 McLaren F1 Team - Honda

[Vasconia]

Let's see what happens in Singapore. If the Honda engine could allow them to qualify in the top 10 in Spa then at a track like Singapore McLaren will have nowhere to hide if they do not perform well.

I agree that in Monaco driveability was not an issue

Except Mclaren are on record saying they don't have a max DF street setup at all this year, because they've focused strictly on efficiency because of the Honda. At Monaco, they ran similar DF to every other track this year.

That's what was really encouraging about their performances in Hungary and Spa. Hungary they were the solid 4th best team and in Spa they managed a result that was unthinkable a few months ago; even if they had the best of luck. Both chassis and PU has come such a long way since Monaco, and if they have can introduce an aero update to go with the new engine upgrades then that could really make for exciting times =D>

Its expected an important aero update or only a minor one for the next races? I guess it wont be such a big one because they should be focuced on the new design.

[Thunder]

AMuS says new Front Wing for Singapore.

[Starscreamer]

Strange aerodynamics, big dent on the side pod.

[Thunder]

Looks more like a Reflection to me.

[bauc]

Looks more like a Reflection to me.

Yes looks like a reflection from the building angle across the car

[Alonso Fan]

It's a reflection, look at the red paint. It doesn't bend with the 'dent'

[SameSame]

Its expected an important aero update or only a minor one for the next races? I guess it wont be such a big one because they should be focuced on the new design.

AMuS says new Front Wing for Singapore.

A new front wing should mean new parts downstream? I'm guessing that's the last of the season.

[Vasconia]

Its expected an important aero update or only a minor one for the next races? I guess it wont be such a big one because they should be focuced on the new design.

AMuS says new Front Wing for Singapore.

A new front wing should mean new parts downstream? I'm guessing that's the last of the season.

Sure, no sense to bring more important updates. Hopefully they can achieve a top5 on this race.

[bauc]

Janson going bold saying Honda has the best deployment now

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.ph ... ment-in-f1

[Alonso Fan]

Janson going bold saying Honda has the best deployment now

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.ph ... ment-in-f1

If that is really the case then that means that the ICE is lacking in power and fuel efficiency,.and harvesting.

Which is harder to develop and improve? Is it easy to develop the ICE compared to developing the deployment and harvesting system?

[Kalun]

Who do you guys think will replace Fernando Alonso if he retires after 2017 ? Jenson Button won't be driving for Mclaren by the end of this year and Stoffel Vandoorne will be replacing Jenson.

Mclaren have a very high standard for young drivers program and Stoffel have exceeded the standard. I don't thing Nyck de Vries will be replacing Fernando. He didn't do well in GP3 series. Same goes to Nobuharu Matsushita (Honda young driver).

There are many suitable candidates:
- Carlos Sainz (Most probably Fernando will introduce him to mclaren) if he is not promoted to Red Bull Racing
- Daniel Riccardo
- Sebastian Vettel (if he takes a sabbatical from Ferrari)
- Lewis Hamilton (he is a goal seeker. He want to accomplish what his Hero Aryton Senna has done. Driving a Mclaren Honda might be one of his dream)
- Valterri Bottas (not sure about his williams contract)

As I said earlier, Mclaren have a high standard when choosing a driver to fight for Championship. What do you guys think is the suitable candidate to be driving next to Stoffel Vandoorne in 2018?

For me, I choose Carlos Sainz. I feel that Stoffel and Carlos is a best combination.

[Vasconia]

Who do you guys think will replace Fernando Alonso if he retires after 2017 ? Jenson Button won't be driving for Mclaren by the end of this year and Stoffel Vandoorne will be replacing Jenson.

Mclaren have a very high standard for young drivers program and Stoffel have exceeded the standard. I don't thing Nyck de Vries will be replacing Fernando. He didn't do well in GP3 series. Same goes to Nobuharu Matsushita (Honda young driver).

There are many suitable candidates:
- Carlos Sainz (Most probably Fernando will introduce him to mclaren) if he is not promoted to Red Bull Racing
- Daniel Riccardo
- Sebastian Vettel (if he takes a sabbatical from Ferrari)
- Lewis Hamilton (he is a goal seeker. He want to accomplish what his Hero Aryton Senna has done. Driving a Mclaren Honda might be one of his dream)
- Valterri Bottas (not sure about his williams contract)

As I said earlier, Mclaren have a high standard when choosing a driver to fight for Championship. What do you guys think is the suitable candidate to be driving next to Stoffel Vandoorne in 2018?

For me, I choose Carlos Sainz. I feel that Stoffel and Carlos is a best combination.

I still think that Carlos will go to Renault but who knows, it depends on if Alonso feels ok in McLaren.

Hamilton in 2018 would be an interesting option if Honda can deliver in 2017. The Senna-Honda legend is something motivating but I dont know if Lewis wants to go back to McLaren.

[adrianjordan]

I think a lot would depend on how the new boss runs the team...

[F1NAC]

Jost Capito in team overalls for the first time

[Sayeman]

Redbull's running the skinniest rear wing i've seen in my life.
BTW Fernando's 344.7 km/h, Button's 347km/h