McLaren doubts their latest trick? They opt to drop innovative spec on the MCL39
23:35, 13 Jun
Updated: 23:46, 13 Jun
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McLaren brought an updated front win with so-called 'mermaid tails' for the Canadian Grand Prix. However, the Woking-based team seem to be having doubts as to their latest creation's effectivity.
McLaren were enjoying a rather comfortable run to the top of F1 in the past nine Grand Prix. However, in Canada they seem to be suffering. Even despite their rather ingenious front wing desing, which was revealed in the FIA's update list.
In FP1 one of its cars couldn't even break through into the top 10, with Lando Norris placing P7 and Oscar Piastri ending the session down in P14.
McLaren has second thoughts on 'mermaid tails'
According to Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz the McLaren team have chosen to drop the new wings for FP2. At least on one of their cars.
"I have spotted two old front wings. Not the new front wing they started the day with [on Oscar Piastri's car]."
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