Unveiling McLaren’s Major Overhaul: A Comprehensive Look at F1 Dutch GP Team Upgrades

Unveiled: Major McLaren Enhancement at Dutch Grand Prix

McLaren's new upgrade package is the most notable among the team updates introduced at Zandvoort.

Below are the new components that each Formula 1 team has brought to the Dutch Grand Prix.

Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Sauber did not introduce any new modifications at Zandvoort.

Red Bull

Coke/Engine Cover – Adjusted for specific circuits – cooling needs: The cooling demands for upcoming races allow for a narrower central exit, which in turn affects the design of the quarter panel to minimize obstruction.

Halo – Performance: To enhance the overall pressure downstream of the floor's upper surfaces by aligning them more accurately with the local airflow conditions.

Mirror Supports – Function: Enhances overall pressure downstream next to the sidepod and on the top surface of the floor by optimizing alignment with localized airflow conditions.

McLaren

Front Section – Performance: The new design of the Front Brake Scoop enhances the airflow, leading to increased aerodynamic load while maintaining effective brake cooling.

Front Suspension – Performance: The front suspension has been adjusted to align with the changed airflow caused by the new design of the front brake scoop, enhancing the positive impact on the components further down the line.

Edge of the floor – Effectiveness: The enhancement of the floor edge boosts the creation of localized loads near the floor's perimeter and optimizes airflow, thereby enhancing the overall functionality of the floor.

Back corner – Performance: The updated design of the rear suspension enhances the airflow management around the back corner, diffuser, and beam wing region.

Rear Wing – Tailored for the Track – Drag Range: A brand-new rear wing setup has been created specifically for this circuit, enhancing the overall efficiency of the wing.

Beam Wing – Tailored to the Circuit – Variable Drag: To accommodate changes in the Rear Wing Design, a new Beam Wing has been developed. This new Beam Wing is compatible with the high downforce Rear Wing Mainplane and Flap.

Alpine

Front Suspension – Performance: The improved design of the upper leg suspension enhances the airflow and promotes smoother aerodynamics, leading to better overall performance for the car.

Rear section – Performance: The design of the rear brake duct has been revised to include a new setup of winglets, aiming for a better balance between downforce and drag.

Williams

Floor Structure – Efficiency: We've redesigned the front section of the floor structure and adjusted the curvature of the local fences to improve load distribution locally and to optimize the airflow to the new floor edge wing configuration.

A diffuser – Performance: Modifications made to the front section of the floor have opened up possibilities for enhancing the airflow at the back of the vehicle, enabling us to achieve better performance in that specific region.

Changes to the sidepod inlet area have enhanced the handling of airflow at the car's front, leading to overall performance gains for the vehicle.

Sidepod and engine cover – Performance: The modifications made to the sidepod and engine cover aim to support and boost the enhancements in airflow that resulted from the earlier floor development efforts.

Main Air Intake – Efficiency: The main goal of this modification is to reduce weight from the main roll hoop framework. This change has also allowed for some enhancements to the related aerodynamic surfaces, which are intended to work in harmony with the airflow improvements from the Sidepod Inlet and Coke/Engine Cover updates.

Rear corner – Performance: Reduced brake cooling needs permit a smaller duct area, which frees up space for devices that enhance downforce.

Haas

Front Wing – Performance: The redesigned load distribution has decreased the load on the inner part of the front wing, resulting in a cleaner airflow along the nose and chassis while focusing the front load towards the middle. Additionally, the connection to the endplate has been modified due to the new wing profiles.

Nose – Functionality: To enhance a more streamlined central airflow, the nose now also extends to cover the initial segment of the Front Wing. This, combined with the redesigned Front Wing, facilitates a more effective central airflow, providing increased energy to the floor and bodywork.

Front Suspension – Performance: Due to the updated Front Wing and Nose design, the upper wishbone required reshaping to align with the new airflow patterns.

Front section – Performance: Due to modifications in the Front Wing and Nose, it was necessary to adjust the vertical deflector in the Front Corner.

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