The new McLaren MCL36 caught the eye thanks to flipping recent Formula 1 orthodoxy by running pullrod front suspension and pushrod rear suspension – but why and is this the right approach?
We answer that question and many more in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, which covers the launch of the new McLaren in depth.
Gary Anderson, who has launched plenty of F1 cars in his time, joins Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw to give his verdict on the car and explain the decision-making behind some of the big design concepts.
We also compared the McLaren approach to the much bulkier Aston Martin design and delve into how they are different solutions to the same challenges.
And with McLaren hoping to take another step towards the front of the F1 field, we discuss what technical director James Key brings to the team having overseen his first true clean sheet of paper design since joining in 2019.
The Race F1 Podcast is released at least once a week and is available free to subscribe to from all good podcast suppliers, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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