McLaren’s diffuser on the MCL35M has attracted much attention during pre-season testing – but no loopholes have been exploited, says renowned F1 designer Gary Anderson. Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris will have been highly encouraged by the running they enjoyed in Bahrain, the McLaren appearing both reliable and quick with its new Mercedes engine. But another factor in what could potentially lead to the Woking-based team closing the gap to Mercedes and Red Bull this year is the diffuser, a key aerodynamic component which has generated big improvements in the past – notably with Brawn’s double World Championship triumph in 2009. The contentious aspect with the McLaren diffuser is...
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