McLAREN MCL60

Sixty years after it was founded, McLaren is still trying to recover its former glory, but it might just need to wait a little while longer…

JAKE BOXALL-LEGGE

ENGINE COVER/BODYWORK In forming the new sidepod design and dealing with the knock-on effects to cooling, the designers have decided to open up the rear of the engine cover’s upper part, creating a ‘shelf’ around the tailpipe. In between, this leaves space for a channel, and that inward blend is visible around the suspension components at the back. This should open up the top of the diffuser and also ensure that the beam wing has plenty of clean air to play with. Despite the naked carbon aesthetic still prevalent on McLaren’s car, the team has been able to strip weight for improved handling, which allows for a touch more orange wrap. FRONT END The front wing looks similar to last season, complete with squared-off nose, but appears more modular in design as the…

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Autosport (Digital) - 1 Issue, 16/02/23

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