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 »
9y 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...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
No need for rule changes to catch Mercedes - Renault
Renault are confident they will eventually close the gap to Mercedes...
9y 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...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Honda lagging behind by 100bhp on rivals
In Malaysia, McLaren-Honda team figures including champion drivers...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi takes responsibility for crashing out...
Marco Bezzecchi admits he made "a bad mistake" on the first lap...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez hits back at ‘disrespectful’...
Alex Marquez has hit back at claims he has “too much respect” for...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez identifies surprise name as his main...
Marc Marquez identified a surprise name he believes is his main MotoGP...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Franco Morbidelli ends four-year MotoGP podium drought...
Franco Morbidelli opened up about the self-doubt battles he faced before...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Waiting for IndyCar tech updates? Some are already...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Alexander Rossi: IndyCar’s hybrid helps the series...
The IndyCar hybrid powertrain continues to be a talking point around the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fan vote to decide livery for Devlin DeFrancesco’s...
Devlin DeFrancesco’s livery for the upcoming Indianapolis 500 will be...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Date set for IndyCar’s inaugural Grand Prix of...
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a date for the first running on the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ott Tanak the early leader on Safari Rally Kenya
It’s early days in Safari Rally Kenya, the third round of the FIA World...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC drivers continue FIA protest over free speech
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Neuville: Hyundai’s WRC future is yet to be decided
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA responds to WRC drivers’ dissent in swearing...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal handed Riccardo Calafiori injury concern as...
Arsenal are left sweating over the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori, who was...
51m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal latest: In-form Merino scores again as Spain...
No description available...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Ex-England star Chris Waddle wants Arsenal man banned...
No description available...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“I’ll ask for a striker’s contract. They earn...
No description available...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Pirelli set to debut a new trophy in Shanghai
Ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix,... Read More »
51m ago from F1Technical.net
Lewis Hamilton set for Chinese GP disappointment as Ferrari...
Lewis Hamilton could experience further... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Red Bull chief declares team ‘problem’ as Verstappen...
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has shared his... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
