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Russian GP tech round-up: How McLaren is closing the gap

McLaren may hay benefited from its rivals' misfortunes in Russia, but its progress is real. In the first part of the Russian GP tech round-up, Giorgio Piola and Matt Somerfield look at how the British team is closing the gap. McLaren McLaren made numerous changes to the MP4-31 for Russia, and whilst both drivers capitalised on mistakes ahead of them to take points, it is clear to see the progression made by them this season.   McLaren MP4/31 front wing, Sochi Photo by: Giorgio Piola For Sochi, the front wing's main cascade was revised, with an additional control fin found mounted within (large inset). The cascade's primary role is to condition airflow, improving how it moves around and...
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