McLaren MCL35 Speculation Thread

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Capharol wrote:
10 Dec 2019, 17:41
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https://twitter.com/ScarbsTech/status/1 ... 4993559553

The fact they are so far ahead with next years car is very good news, not necessarily for 2020, but definitely for 2021

Let’s be honest here, the chances of finishing in the top 3 next year are slim to none, but if Mclaren can improve on this year’s success and open a decent gap to the midfield that will allow them to carry out little development of the MCL35 and still finish 4th in the championship

They can then put nearly all their resources on the MCL 36 from very early on, in the final year of unrestricted spending and have a decent shot in 2021

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the EDGE wrote:
11 Dec 2019, 11:19
The fact they are so far ahead with next years car is very good news
Pretty much everyone will be at around the same point. That is just the first of many many fittings that the drivers will have to do while the engineers workout packaging around the front of the car. Doesn't put them further ahead or behind any other team really. Wouldn't be getting too excited just yet.

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With the stability of the rules next year, this is only expected as the protection tube around the driver and his sitting position is/will be almost identical... but I agree is better to have this ''easy'' parts of the new car build done early rather than late
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James Key says they will use the new simulator in 2020.

https://ru.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclar ... u/4612091/

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_cerber1 wrote:
11 Dec 2019, 20:24
James Key says they will use the new simulator in 2020.

https://ru.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclar ... u/4612091/
That is great news. New wind tunnel, new simulator, proper team structure, great drivers.. 2021 can't come soon enough!

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Interesting how he mentioned the new simulator is better at constant loading.
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godlameroso wrote:
12 Dec 2019, 15:29
Interesting how he mentioned the new simulator is better at constant loading.
You mean constant g force loading? That could be a thing! Are there any other teams that use this kind of simulators?

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_cerber1 wrote:
10 Dec 2019, 15:02
Do we see MCL35?

https://twitter.com/ScarbsTech/status/1 ... 4993559553
I'm going to point out the chrome replacing the blue on Sainz helmet here. We've been told that the 2020 livery will be a throwback to McLaren's history and will be visually striking. Going to call it now, the livery will have some accents of chrome this year, before embracing it with it's return to Mercedes in 2021.

Edit: Never mind, I forgot he switched to chrome through the season. :wtf: :lol:
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Xero wrote:
12 Dec 2019, 17:12
_cerber1 wrote:
10 Dec 2019, 15:02
Do we see MCL35?

https://twitter.com/ScarbsTech/status/1 ... 4993559553
I'm going to point out the chrome replacing the blue on Sainz helmet here. We've been told that the 2020 livery will be a throwback to McLaren's history and will be visually striking. Going to call it now, the livery will have some accents of chrome this year, before embracing it with it's return to Mercedes in 2021.
he's had a chrome helmet since spain

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https://twitter.com/McLarenF1/status/12 ... 60/photo/2
covered up the engine intake with a picture which suggests that its a new design that they dont want to be shown, rather than old chassis

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charliesmithhd wrote:
12 Dec 2019, 17:48
Xero wrote:
12 Dec 2019, 17:12
_cerber1 wrote:
10 Dec 2019, 15:02
Do we see MCL35?

https://twitter.com/ScarbsTech/status/1 ... 4993559553
I'm going to point out the chrome replacing the blue on Sainz helmet here. We've been told that the 2020 livery will be a throwback to McLaren's history and will be visually striking. Going to call it now, the livery will have some accents of chrome this year, before embracing it with it's return to Mercedes in 2021.
he's had a chrome helmet since spain
Haha, so he has. I quickly googled his helmet and got the one he used at the start of the year! :lol:

Ok, scratch that! :roll:

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charliesmithhd wrote:
12 Dec 2019, 17:50
https://twitter.com/McLarenF1/status/12 ... 60/photo/2
covered up the engine intake with a picture which suggests that its a new design that they dont want to be shown, rather than old chassis
Not only that: it's baby Yoda, as opposed to Carlos' Darth Vader

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dr_cooke wrote:
charliesmithhd wrote:
12 Dec 2019, 17:50
https://twitter.com/McLarenF1/status/12 ... 60/photo/2
covered up the engine intake with a picture which suggests that its a new design that they dont want to be shown, rather than old chassis
Not only that: it's baby Yoda, as opposed to Carlos' Darth Vader
Mcl35 using death star technology confirmed?

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Ground Effect wrote:
05 Dec 2019, 09:38
Regarding engine packaging,does anyone have a comparison between the last Renault powered Red Bull (RB14) and the MCL34? It would be interesting to see and could give an indication of what may still be achievable with the 35
I expect this to be an area of major refocus for 2020. Although it wouldn't be fair to use the RB15 as a reference point because of the vastly different engine architecture, I believe there's still much to be achieved with the Renault PU's packaging. Especially if they increase the wheelbase - which is entirely plausible. I reckon we might see the return of sidepod vents and a narrower main engine vent to increase low pressure area over the diffuser. The 34 was quite conservative in this regard.

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