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I think Mclaren is running 2 back to back simulations of two different configurations
1. old floor with launch spec bageboards and winglets (DAY 1&2)
2. new floor, a bit more rake (not sure about this but from a few photos it looks like it), new winglets and slightly amended bageboards (DAY 3&4)
Once done, the will analyze both specs having both drivers had 1 day each in both specs and depending of the results they will decide which way to move forward for the 2nd week and maybe unlock more performance. With such a new car design (to them) they need to understand exactly what they have, and they need to set their development plan for the next few months leading back to Barcelona where they (and all teams) traditionally bring major updates to their cars.
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While the Red Bull rides the chicane kerbs well, the Sauber and the McLaren react more and both have a kind of double-bounce on the front axle as they land. It suggests they are running stiffer. Gary Anderson
Norris’s McLaren looks slightly unstable at the rear into the chicane - not as badly as it was here last year, but he can’t be as decisive as some on turn in. Could be tyre dependent of course. Edd Straw
McLaren have always ran stiff suspension. Ideally, you want stiffer suspension on a high downforce track to give a more stable aero platform, but it would slightly hurt you on slow speed grip and traction, like the final sector.
i am sure they are just collecting data. last year car was dead horse and this car is their first proper car in years unlike other teams car. they need to evaluate lot of configurations and come up with a baseline for development plan.
