MP4-25 examined in Bahrain

The McLaren team is confident, its rear wing is regulatory. But in Woking, we still preferred to bring a second aero package from Bahrain, in case the commissioners did not agree with the English engineers.

Published on 09/03/2010 à 16:59

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In recent weeks, the rear wing of the McLaren made a lot of talk about him. Some teams have requested that it be verified by the FIA, which will be done this weekend in Bahrain, Charlie Whiting having been unable to travel to Woking due to the cancellation of his plane, to the great dismay of Jonathan Neale.

“It is regrettable that his plane was canceled, declares the Managing Director of McLaren. It would have been nice to settle this matter in Britain, but we are not worried. We spoke with Stefano (Domenicali, editor's note) and other team bosses, and obviously everyone wants things to be clear. We do the same with certain developments made by other teams. But we are confident about the legality of the car. »

However, McLaren will bring a second aerodynamic package to Bahrain in case the commissioners judge the rear wing of the MP4-25 to be non-compliant.

“We're not taking a radically different package, but you never know what the commissioners are going to decide. If they do not agree with our interpretation of the rules, then we will have a backup solution to race. But I don't expect anyone to use it. »

Verdict in the middle of the week therefore, hoping that a doubt about the regulations does not spoil the opening round of the world championship of Formula 1 2010.