thats what we get from being dissapointed so many many many times, imagine this would have been the pre season of rbr, they would be favourites by now, but i agree, we simply cannot expect that big a step from mclaren with their inferior wind tunnel. Regardings updates, like you mention bib, bargeboards and maybe sidepod shoulders/mirror attachment. About the updates, they need inform fia now, so we should know everything going on
Emag wrote: ↑01 Mar 2022, 11:24
It is confirmed that this car will have upgrades for the first race, but just by looking at it, I am struggling to find areas that will be affected.
The floor brought to testing was quite developed. The front wing seems like a late development iteration. Sidepods seem unlikely to change drastically, and there is not much room allowed by the regulation for many external bodywork pieces.
The only things that looks somewhat basic, at least compared to some other cars, are the bib and the "bargeboard" on the side of the tunnel entrance.
Perhaps most upgrades will be invisible to us. Like a new underfloor shape, or some mechanical enhancement.
Either way, I am really getting excited for this season. Initial impressions have been very good for this car. Nothing that would make me think it is going to be a championship contender, but I am certainly hoping it will fight for the top spot more often than last year.