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Formula 1 Shock: McLaren’s Mysterious Tyre Advantage Sparks Red Bull Fury

David Castro by David Castro
May 11, 2025
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Formula 1 Shock: McLaren’s Mysterious Tyre Advantage Sparks Red Bull Fury

May 4, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (4) during the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Is McLaren Cheating with Tyre Tricks? Red Bull Suspicions Rise!

Amidst the blazing success of McLaren in the F1 2025 season, winning five out of six grands prix, suspicions from Red Bull have emerged regarding the legality of the McLaren MCL39. Speculations arose during the Miami GP race weekend, with allegations of McLaren potentially using water to cool their tires, reminiscent of past accusations. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown even cheekily referenced last season’s tire water scandal by sipping from a ‘tire water’ bottle during FP1 in Miami.

Reports from Auto Motor und Sport claimed that Red Bull was utilizing thermal cameras to monitor the temperatures of McLaren’s tire cooling ducts. The focus was particularly on the rear tires, with Red Bull allegedly observing unusual blue areas around the brake vents on the McLaren tires, raising doubts about the efficiency of McLaren’s tire cooling methods.

Sky F1’s pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz debunked the use of such cameras by Red Bull but highlighted the history of teams employing similar tactics to gain a competitive edge. The speculation of McLaren injecting water into their tires for improved performance was dismissed by former F1 driver Martin Brundle, emphasizing the impracticality of adding water to tires due to the risk of uncontrollable pressure fluctuations.

Former McLaren lead performance engineer Bernie Collins supported Brundle’s stance, suggesting that McLaren’s tire management superiority stems from a combination of factors rather than a singular cheating method. Collins emphasized the complexity of tire and brake cooling strategies in F1, indicating that McLaren’s advantage in tire preservation during races is likely a result of a comprehensive package of technological advancements.

As the debate on McLaren’s tire tactics continues to unfold, the F1 community remains divided on whether McLaren’s dominance is a result of innovative engineering or foul play. With the spotlight now shining brightly on McLaren’s tire management techniques, the upcoming races will undoubtedly be scrutinized for any signs of unfair advantages.

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