McLaren MCL32 Honda

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Stoffel had a Floor Change in FP1, this looks mor like Mechanics loading a Floor on the Truck than getting it out of it. So maybe that's the old Floor. But of course i don't know that.
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My guess would be the same. Plus I'm not spotting anything which makes me think it's the old one.

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Isn't it new?
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I think you are comparing an old floor with an old floor. Those were there before.

New FW:
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The Changes to the FW in comparison:
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Are they racing with the new FW ??

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I don't know for sure about the chord on the FW, I think it is correct. Checking pictures from qualifying I noted the color difference in the lowest element. Fernando and Stoffel again on different parts?
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Fair to say the chassis is very good now, Alonso believes it is 3rd best and I am inclined to believe him, can't wait to see if Honda can come up with the good's to push further up the grid!
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They only tested the Blown Axle in one FP right? So more things to come, since EB said all the Updates are working it must have been for evaluation of the Design Route to go. That was a rather big Package for Spain and correlation seems to be Spot on. Nice Job on pushing hard on the Upgrades.
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seems they added a cut in the outer diffuser wall, like most other teams. They brought a new floor so maybe the design is completely new, i havent checked
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Is it my imagination or is that a "bubble" in the floor and a hole just to the left of the red arrow ??

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Looks like it to me, the hole being like a NACA duct facing the rear

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Is that allowed ??

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It's the tyre sensor, most cars have them.

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https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/form ... gp-907378/

Analysis showing the upgrades brought to the Spanish GP.

Interested to what they might bring to Monaco. Perhaps revised brake ducts?

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