The detail in the bargeboard area now is immense, just think back to early 2017 when the McLaren was so basic in this areamclaren111 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 10:58Motorsport.com
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Me too on S-duct ...think it disappeared from 2017 to 2018? Maybe in anticipation for the new nose?SmallSoldier wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 23:28That was something that I always wondered... How simplistic compared to the rest of the teams that area was.
One thing that I still don’t fully understand is why Mclaren seems to not want to use an “S-Duct”... Seems to be a solution all other teams find that adds performance and was interesting that neither last year’s car nor the MCL34 use one.
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That was removed to use the central duct for powering the cape instead.SmallSoldier wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 23:28That was something that I always wondered... How simplistic compared to the rest of the teams that area was.
One thing that I still don’t fully understand is why Mclaren seems to not want to use an “S-Duct”... Seems to be a solution all other teams find that adds performance and was interesting that neither last year’s car nor the MCL34 use one.
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SmallSoldier wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 18:04The top section / boomerang had to be cut to match the cut on the floormclaren111 wrote:Motorsport.com
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McLaren introduced a new bargeboard arrangement in Bahrain and seemingly unlocked some of the untapped potential of the MCL34. The new design’s forward footplate shape was revised quite significantly (red arrow and dotted line), while a series of variously sized vertical fins (white arrow) that we’ve seen others use for some time now were added. These make up a sort of pre-bargeboard arrangement and help to guide the airflow in that region. Behind the bargeboard the splitter (blue arrow) has also been extended in order that it interacts more effectively with the floor behind.
Edit: No reference to change of the top section...
Image doesn't seem to be loadingmclaren111 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2019, 12:04https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/u ... 567688.jpg
High rake in testing...
Ground Effect wrote: ↑06 Apr 2019, 12:21Image doesn't seem to be loadingmclaren111 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2019, 12:04https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/u ... 567688.jpg
High rake in testing...
The opposite. It struggles with understeer which wasn't exposed as much in Bahrain since it's rear limited, as in corners require a planted rear-end. The next two tracks' long straights should suit the car though since that's where they make up most of the lap-time; and maybe they'll find a way around - like working the front tyres better - to mitigate the issue like Ferrari.Espen84 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2019, 18:36https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/22257
What does this mean? Does he mean the McLaren could be stronger at the front than the rear, or the other way around? Or is it something else?
So what are the solutions to an understeery car?M840TR wrote: ↑06 Apr 2019, 18:53The opposite. It struggles with understeer which wasn't exposed as much in Bahrain since it's rear limited, as in corners require a planted rear-end. The next two tracks' long straights should suit the car though since that's where they make up most of the lap-time; and maybe they'll find a way around - like working the front tyres better - to mitigate the issue like Ferrari.Espen84 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2019, 18:36https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/22257
What does this mean? Does he mean the McLaren could be stronger at the front than the rear, or the other way around? Or is it something else?
So, basically, it's a bigger challenge to add front end downforce due to the new front wings?
It’s not just about more front end down forceGround Effect wrote: ↑06 Apr 2019, 20:51So, basically, it's a bigger challenge to add front end downforce due to the new front wings?