[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  This is Formula X [@ThisIsFormu1a1](/creator/twitter/ThisIsFormu1a1) on x 6047 followers Created: 2025-07-21 04:16:43 UTC Why McLaren introduces F1 upgrades without racing them immediately: — During the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, McLaren introduced a new floor, but team principal Andrea Stella clarified it was only for testing. Speaking to media, Stella explained: “The plan was always going to be that the floor was a test floor to have an early read on this new specification.” — Ahead of the second practice, McLaren reverted to the older floor, which Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri used to secure another 1-2 finish. Stella emphasized this was not due to the new floor's underperformance but part of a predetermined strategy. He elaborated: “The next race is a sprint event in which it's more difficult to introduce a new specification and make proper comparisons.” “We are actually pretty pleased with what we have seen during free practice in Silverstone. All the indications seem to lead us to introducing this new floor for the upcoming events.” — McLaren's cautious approach is not unique to Silverstone. Earlier in the season, they introduced a new front wing in Canada as a test item, racing it later in Austria. This strategy allows McLaren to verify the correlation between on-track data and simulations, avoiding issues like those Ferrari faced with a new floor in Barcelona last year. Christian Horner has also mentioned Red Bull's challenges with outdated wind tunnel data. — McLaren's ability to delay racing new parts highlights its strong position in F1. The team can afford a measured approach, reflecting its comfort both on track and in the championship standings. This luxury allows McLaren to avoid unnecessary risks and ensure upgrades deliver expected performance gains. #mcLarenf1 🇬🇧 VIA: [motorsport]  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [prix](/topic/prix) [british grand prix](/topic/british-grand-prix) [racing](/topic/racing) [f1](/topic/f1) [mclaren](/topic/mclaren) [formula 1](/topic/formula-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/ThisIsFormu1a1/status/1947148712079393184)
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This is Formula X @ThisIsFormu1a1 on x 6047 followers
Created: 2025-07-21 04:16:43 UTC
Why McLaren introduces F1 upgrades without racing them immediately:
— During the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, McLaren introduced a new floor, but team principal Andrea Stella clarified it was only for testing. Speaking to media, Stella explained:
“The plan was always going to be that the floor was a test floor to have an early read on this new specification.”
— Ahead of the second practice, McLaren reverted to the older floor, which Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri used to secure another 1-2 finish. Stella emphasized this was not due to the new floor's underperformance but part of a predetermined strategy. He elaborated:
“The next race is a sprint event in which it's more difficult to introduce a new specification and make proper comparisons.”
“We are actually pretty pleased with what we have seen during free practice in Silverstone. All the indications seem to lead us to introducing this new floor for the upcoming events.”
— McLaren's cautious approach is not unique to Silverstone. Earlier in the season, they introduced a new front wing in Canada as a test item, racing it later in Austria. This strategy allows McLaren to verify the correlation between on-track data and simulations, avoiding issues like those Ferrari faced with a new floor in Barcelona last year. Christian Horner has also mentioned Red Bull's challenges with outdated wind tunnel data.
— McLaren's ability to delay racing new parts highlights its strong position in F1. The team can afford a measured approach, reflecting its comfort both on track and in the championship standings. This luxury allows McLaren to avoid unnecessary risks and ensure upgrades deliver expected performance gains.
#mcLarenf1 🇬🇧
VIA: [motorsport]
XXX engagements
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