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McLaren’s boomerang

UPWASH

Air rises up from front wing, which serves no useful aero function, So this needs to be turned downwards

BOOMERANG

Wing profile turns upwash to downwash, improves airflow to aero devices downstream

SIDEPOD BLINDS

The stack of wing profiles over the floor edge create downforce

SIDEPOD UNDERCUT

Downwash directs airflow over floor and diffuser

MCLAREN IS RIVALLING RED Bull in how many new parts are being produced as each team continues to heavily develop their cars despite the looming challenge of the all-new 2022 aero regulations. McLaren arrived in Hungary with a heavily revised

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