McLaren’s São Paulo package includes a new front wing, rear wing updates and smaller floor changes. Aerodynamic chief Peter Prodromou says the programme serves both the remaining races and next season’s car. The team also plans a rookie practice outing for Leonardo Fornaroli as its fight for constructors’ championship third place continues.
McLaren is bringing a new front wing to the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil, alongside rear-wing updates and smaller floor components. The Formula 1 team has described the package as part of its continuing development programme. Aerodynamics chief Peter Prodromou said the work was intended to improve the car during the remaining races and provide learning for the following season.[1], [2]
Prodromou said the team expected the new front-wing concept to carry into the launch specification of its next car. McLaren’s development work continues while it is fighting for third place in the constructors’ championship. It arrives in Brazil 17 points behind Red Bull. At the preceding Mexican Grand Prix, Lando Norris finished fifth, while Oscar Piastri was classified 13th after a 10-second penalty dropped him from seventh.[1]
Leonardo Fornaroli is scheduled to drive Piastri’s car in the first free-practice session at Interlagos, the circuit hosting the São Paulo race. His previous practice appearances were in Barcelona, Hungary and Mexico. McLaren said this outing completes its mandated rookie practice allocation. Norris and Piastri remain the race drivers, with the temporary change applying to the opening practice session.[1]
