2021 Mclaren F1 Team

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Darth-Piekus
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Out of curiosity. Do we have any news regarding the Flexi Wings? Are they gonna be banned or here to stay? Should Mclaren try and create their own version?

Also regarding the battle between Mclaren and Ferrari. We had the upper hand till Barcelona but there the tables turned. Any opinions regarding that?

Also can someone explain me how Mechanical Grip works and why Ferrari has more?

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Darth-Piekus wrote:
19 Jun 2021, 14:53
Out of curiosity. Do we have any news regarding the Flexi Wings? Are they gonna be banned or here to stay? Should Mclaren try and create their own version?

Also regarding the battle between Mclaren and Ferrari. We had the upper hand till Barcelona but there the tables turned. Any opinions regarding that?

Also can someone explain me how Mechanical Grip works and why Ferrari has more?
Better suspension? Their car may need less camber or toe and will be better when there is no aero load on the car.

It's all a bit of dark magic.

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Are we working on a solution to improve our mechanical grip compared to the leading teams or are we expecting next years reset?

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Good lap second lap by Lando, have a nice fresh red stripe x2 for Q3

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Not a bad lap for Lando…. A shame that Daniel will need another lap in Q1, although he should have been ok with more than half a second to GIO in P13

Red Flag… Both cars in Q2


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For a parking lot track that is a lot of red flags and hits to the barriers.

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FittingMechanics wrote:
19 Jun 2021, 15:28
For a parking lot track that is a lot of red flags and hits to the barriers.
it's odd, but oddly this year we've been getting it a lot (mainly because of these rookies)

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Darth-Piekus wrote:Are we working on a solution to improve our mechanical grip compared to the leading teams or are we expecting next years reset?
No Tokens to modify the suspension this season… Unluckily some of the weaknesses on the car will remain for the rest of the season.

Besides, development on this year’s car will be stopped soon to fully focus on 2022… According to Ferrari, they have already changed focus completely to next year.


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Interesting. Mick Schumacher surely has many accidents this year. If he wants to be a future F1 Champion he has to improve. On another note anyone has any news regarding Flexi Wings? Are they gonna be banned or are they here to stay? Should Mclaren produce their own version?

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MrGapes wrote:
19 Jun 2021, 15:29
FittingMechanics wrote:
19 Jun 2021, 15:28
For a parking lot track that is a lot of red flags and hits to the barriers.
it's odd, but oddly this year we've been getting it a lot (mainly because of these rookies)
Looks like Mick released his brakes after initial spin. Why would you do that, tires are ruined regardless. Keep the brakes on, come to a stop and safely rejoin.

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SmallSoldier wrote:
19 Jun 2021, 15:30
Darth-Piekus wrote:Are we working on a solution to improve our mechanical grip compared to the leading teams or are we expecting next years reset?
No Tokens to modify the suspension this season… Unluckily some of the weaknesses on the car will remain for the rest of the season.

Besides, development on this year’s car will be stopped soon to fully focus on 2022… According to Ferrari, they have already changed focus completely to next year.


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I'm sure the team also has shifted majority focus, but McLaren being McLaren their very lowkey or vague about these things

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I am seeing that Webex commercial and makes me curious about the future. Mclaren is building the foundation for a domination in a new era with competitiveness in various series, new sponsors, a good duo despite Daniel's bad start and a fantastic team of technicians.

Are we gonna see another Mclaren domination in the likes of 1984 to 1986, 1988 to 1991 and 1998 to 2000?
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Going on Mediums for Q2 (as well as most of the midfield, so it will be even)… Let’s see what the team can do on this set!


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Carlos...Gasly looking very good, Just seemed like understeer for Lando

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Both of our drivers must improve at least 3 to 4 tenths to be safe.