News Details
Tech Bite: McLaren debut new diffuser on Button's car
McLaren may still be struggling with a power deficit from the Honda power unit but the aero team are pushing on with their development path. A new diffuser design was scheduled to appear in Bahrain next week, but the team managed to bring forward the development, with one of the new floors arriving in China. Jenson Button was given the honour of running the new diffuser and floor on his MP4-30, though both drivers are likely to run the new configuration in Bahrain. The new diffuser (above) features a change to the outer strakes, which have been elongated and now terminate on the diffusers edge. The strakes are used to minimise flow separation as the airflow changes at...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Honda preparing to ‘power up’ McLaren engine in...
McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier says that from Bahrain Honda will...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
No need for rule changes to catch Mercedes - Renault
Renault are confident they will eventually close the gap to Mercedes...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
McLaren: Chinese GP will not suit our setup
Despite a showing in Sepang that saw the team improve lap times close to...
10y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Honda lagging behind by 100bhp on rivals
In Malaysia, McLaren-Honda team figures including champion drivers...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pramac MotoGP boss shares what ‘surprised’ him...
Pramac MotoGP Team Manager Gino Borsoi revealed that he was “quite...
38m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Brad Binder admits he “can do a lot better” after...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Rain spoils debut of Honda’s 850cc engine in Sepang...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Davide Tardozzi dismisses “absurd” rumours about...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Race start times for 2026 IndyCar season announced
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Broadcast schedule for 2026 Indy NXT season announced...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Gregoire Munster confirmed for WRC Monte Carlo in...
The season opener marks a return to the event where Munster claimed his...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Romet Jürgenson to compete in opening three WRC2...
The rising Estonian talent is joined by co-driver Siim Oja and start...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal track defender who has been compared to...
Arsenal are keeping a close watch on one of Italy’s most exciting young...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Jamie Carragher picks Premier League Team of the...
Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike and Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo have...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Lots of scope to rotate for Palace EFL Cup tie
Morning all. It's EFL Cup action tonight as we face Crystal Palace at...
8h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes feelings clear about...
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has shared his thoughts on Lionel Messi voting...
2d ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Why Mercedes has a hidden weapon in F1 for 2026
Mercedes isn’t just gearing up for Formula... Read More »
48m ago from F1i.com
Carlos Sainz's next car is the most far away thing from F1...
What does F1 race winner Carlos Sainz drive?... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Why Oscar Piastri is ‘proud' of 2025 season despite...
Oscar Piastri said he can be "very... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
