McLaren returned to winning ways at the São Paulo Grand Prix as the team turns its attention to its 2027 F1 car. However, as RacingNews365 technical analyst Paolo Filisetti explains, it faces a difficult challenge.
McLaren faces a technical challenge as it prepares for the 2027 Formula 1 regulations despite recent success. Lando Norris claimed victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, where McLaren introduced upgrades that brought forward aerodynamic concepts planned for its 2027 car, including a new front wing, rear wing, beam wing, and updated floor.
However, writer Paolo Filisetti notes that the 2027 regulations mandate a wheelbase roughly 15 centimeters longer than the current MCL40. This shift will alter load distribution and aerodynamic mapping, creating a dilemma over carrying over parts developed around McLaren's short-wheelbase platform.
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