David Sanchez, a former Ferrari engineer, joined the McLaren team before the start of the 2024 season. Sanchez had previously worked as an aerodynamics specialist at Ferrari, but felt that his role at McLaren was no longer aligned with his vision. As a result, Sanchez decided to leave the team, and McLaren agreed to let him go early to pursue better opportunities. The McLaren team boss recently addressed Sanchez’s departure and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the team’s growth. McLaren wishes Sanchez success in his future endeavors.
During the race in Suzuka, McLaren’s performance with their new car, the MCL38, was disappointing compared to Ferrari’s SF-24. Despite a good performance in qualifying, the McLaren car could not keep up with the speed of the Ferrari. In an attempt to improve their performance, the team made an early pit stop for their driver. However, this strategy did not produce the desired results. The British driver believes that McLaren should consider changing their approach, but Andrea Stella, a key member of the team, defended their strategy during the Japanese GP. There seems to be a difference of opinion between the driver and the team boss. Despite their efforts, McLaren could not score enough points. The team hopes that with the introduction of a new upgrade package at the Miami GP, they will have a stronger performance in the upcoming races.
