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McLaren’s MCL39: The Similarities, Expectations, and Challenges for F1 2025 Season

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 1, 2025
in Motorsports
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McLaren’s MCL39: The Similarities, Expectations, and Challenges for F1 2025 Season

Oscar Piastri’s recent test drive of the McLaren MCL39 revealed an uncanny resemblance to its predecessor, the MCL38, an insight that was also shared by his teammate, Lando Norris. Even though the pre-season experience on the F1 2025 track in Bahrain was filled with highs and lows, Piastri acknowledged some particularly robust runs that put the McLaren team in a promising light.

The McLaren team might not have stolen the spotlight on the final timesheet, but they had their rivals raising eyebrows with a seamless race simulation by Norris on the second day. Norris outpaced Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in a comparative effort, a feat that generated chatter across the F1 paddock.

McLaren’s journey to the top echelons of the racing world has been nothing short of remarkable. From being one of the slowest teams at the start of 2023, they have risen like a phoenix to be the 2024 Constructors’ World Champions. With the new season looming, all eyes are on Norris as he is the bookmaker’s favorite to clinch his maiden World Championship.

The key to McLaren’s continued success might well lie in the MCL39, a vehicle that mirrors its predecessor’s performance, and which could potentially pave the way for another title run. However, Piastri was quick to underscore the unpredictability associated with the ground effect F1 cars, especially with the current regulations set for an overhaul in the 2026 season.

In a conversation with the media, Piastri described his impression of the McLaren MCL39 as a mixed bag. While some runs showed great promise, others were challenging. He expressed anticipation for a closely contested race in Melbourne. However, he also emphasized that while the car felt akin to last year’s model, predicting performance was a challenging task given the nature of this generation of vehicles.

Norris echoed Piastri’s sentiments on the similarities between the MCL38 and MCL39, stating that this was a significant achievement for McLaren. The team has focused on enhancing the car’s all-around speed and adding more load, although they have faced some challenges with the rear. However, Norris remains optimistic that they are on the right track and will be competitive from the get-go.

In conclusion, while the McLaren team is not anticipating a significant leap ahead of their competitors, they are confident of being on par with top teams like Red Bull and Ferrari. If they can maintain competitiveness right from the start, given their trajectory in recent years, they’ll be content.

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