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McLaren had the fastest car in 2012
By Editor on Thursday, December 6, 2012 McLaren fielded the consistently fastest car in 2012, an analysis has shown.
According to the German language Speed Week, although Red Bull and Ferrari ended up fighting for the title, it was McLaren with the consistently faster car, based on an averaging of race laps throughout the 20-grand prix season.
Based on all the fastest race laps this year, McLaren was just 1.8 tenths from perfection, the report claimed.
Champions Red Bull came in second with an average of 3.8 tenths off the best, followed by Lotus, at seven tenths.
Ferrari was just fourth, with an average deficit of 7.5 tenths.
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