As part of the new procedures for the 2022 Formula 1 season, teams must notify the FIA of any technical developments they are going to introduce on the relevant competition weekend.
The McLaren team, before the first free practice of the Spanish Grand Prix, has revealed a series of changes that affect both the aerodynamics and the brake lines that caused so many headaches at the start of the course.
Next, we review the ten modifications that the Woking team has included in its MCL36 in this Barcelona event.
McLaren MCL36 front wing details
1. Front wing flap : a new element that allows a greater range of aerodynamic balance. Includes different Gurney flap options to suit airflow requirements.
Detail of the McLaren MCL36
2. Front Suspension Revision – Modified to integrate with a changed front brake duct face and inlet geometry.
McLaren MCL36 brake drum detail
3. Front brake duct : new shape to improve aerodynamic efficiency and new internal elements to increase the cooling efficiency of this section.
4. Floor – A revised bottom and edges as part of the aero modification to help increase the car’s overall downforce.
5. Pontoons – New pontoons developed alongside the new floor to help improve downforce.
6. Grids . new grilles to work in conjunction with the pontoons and to face the high temperatures expected in Barcelona.
McLaren MCL36 rear wing detail
7. Rear wing : new high-downforce rear wing intended for the demands of Barcelona, and which will also be suitable for venues such as Monaco.
McLaren MCL36 brake drum detail
8. Rear Brake Line Fin – An alteration to the geometry of the rear brake line to make it work better with the new flooring.
9. Sidepod Braces – One of the braces has been removed to help improve driver visibility, especially when approaching corner apexes.
10. Diffuser – A new central diffuser design to help fill in airflow around the central area.
