2018 McLaren F1 Team - Renault

[proteus]

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Hope this means more money !!

It is nice to see surfaces getting brands on it. Next step is to fill the void between Dell and Petrobras. On the other side this FxPro on wings might be only a Canada thing. All and all, Brown is delivering his share so far. Logitech is somewhat wasted on the headrest, it could be on the airbox where KPMG used to be, for more recognition and aesthetics.

[BrunoH]

wondering if Mclaren will use the top side-pods fins in Canada, as they do drag more than the relevant downforce for this circuit.

[Morteza]

Fernando's special shoes for his 300th Grand Prix

[Ground Effect]

According to Adrian Newey, Renault's engine upgrade is worth 0.1secs???? Sheeeeesh!!!

[PhillipM]

Yes, that's about right for 12bhp.

[Ground Effect]

Yes, that's about right for 12bhp.

It's quite exhausting trying to keep up with various reports and finding which is accurate.... motorsport.com reported this today

Both Honda and Renault’s upgrades are believed to be worth more than 20bhp – and Red Bull will almost certainly commit to the manufacturer that it senses has made the best progress.

This was in an article talking about Red Bull's position on deciding which way to go.

[PhillipM]

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=22079&start=2160#p768670

[Big Tea]

According to Adrian Newey, Renault's engine upgrade is worth 0.1secs???? Sheeeeesh!!!

If its every lap, its worthwhile, If its qualli laps its very worthwhile.

[McHonda]

Yep, no idea what was expected once the new K wasn't deemed ready yet. 12bhp is fine for where they are, it halves the gap to Merc/Ferrari and is in line with most in season upgrades.

The problem is Ferrari at least will also bring similar so the gap will end up staying similar. Mercedes have put theirs off for a race but will open it back up again as well. Honda are a little different as they're still behind so have a little more leeway but not by much and anything over 15-20 in Canada would be great but if Renault are ahead now by 10-20 like Amus suggest, plus this 12 giving somewhere between 22-32 cushion to Honda, then a 15-20 upgrade by Honda still might not be enough to overhaul but I think it would be enough to convince Red Bull personally if it's nearer 20.

If it's less than 12 it won't be though so it'll be interesting to see what happens there.

[Ground Effect]

Yep, no idea what was expected once the new K wasn't deemed ready yet. 12bhp is fine for where they are, it halves the gap to Merc/Ferrari and is in line with most in season upgrades.

The problem is Ferrari at least will also bring similar so the gap will end up staying similar. Mercedes have put theirs off for a race but will open it back up again as well. Honda are a little different as they're still behind so have a little more leeway but not by much and anything over 15-20 in Canada would be great but if Renault are ahead now by 10-20 like Amus suggest, plus this 12 giving somewhere between 22-32 cushion to Honda, then a 15-20 upgrade by Honda still might not be enough to overhaul but I think it would be enough to convince Red Bull personally if it's nearer 20.

If it's less than 12 it won't be though so it'll be interesting to see what happens there.

I just have this weird feeling Renault are in no hurry in 2018. I think they'd prefer it if Red Bull went to Honda.

[GoranF1]

Me thinks Fernando will drive Indy in 2019 but return to F1 in 2020 or 21.
He is like vine.

Unless it's driving for Mclaren in F1, I don't see him returning to F1 once he leaves even if he wants to return. I don't think any of the other teams are really interested in his services.

And you can not be more wrong than you are.
You just said night is day and black is white.

[GoranF1]

Alonso said today whit PU and aero update he expects "good weekend"

[radosav]

Alonso said today whit PU and aero update he expects "good weekend"

Link?

[GoranF1]

Alonso said today whit PU and aero update he expects "good weekend"

Link?

[media]https://twitter.com/_eI14/status/100479 ... 86400?s=19[/media]

[RonDennis]

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Hope this means more money !!

It is nice to see surfaces getting brands on it. Next step is to fill the void between Dell and Petrobras. On the other side this FxPro on wings might be only a Canada thing. All and all, Brown is delivering his share so far. Logitech is somewhat wasted on the headrest, it could be on the airbox where KPMG used to be, for more recognition and aesthetics.

It's a long term deal.

Online broker FxPro and McLaren F1™ Team are delighted to announce a multi-year partnership agreement. From the Monaco Grand Prix (24-27 May), the McLaren MCL33 will feature prominent FxPro branding, highlighting the firm’s position as the world’s number one online broker.