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Tech Corner: McLaren MP4-31 splitter winglet

McLaren continue to apply updates to the MP4-31 as they hope to reel in the chasing pack ahead.  In Germany they added an aerodynamic appendage similar to ones we’ve seen Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull use in one form or another in the last few seasons. Mercedes kicked off the trend in 2014 with their ‘Bat-wing’ which was subsequently copied by Ferrari in 2015. Red Bull trod their own path, initially using a ‘Gull-wing’ in a similar position to the bat-wing but for 2016 introduced a much more substantial winglet mounted on the front edge of the splitter instead.  It’s this design that McLaren’s winglet shares the most in common with, likely owing to their similar chassis...
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