McLaren looks to 2010

While the season seemed lost for McLaren, the return of victory gives hope to the Woking firm, which continues the development of the current car but which is also looking at that of 2010.

Published on 06/08/2009 à 15:33

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A few weeks ago, Martin Whitmarsh was ready to tear up his copy. If McLaren did not show a bad thing, the MP4/24 failed to finish in qualifying and the race. So much so that at mid-season, McLaren was only in sixth position, with 14 points gleaned from nine races. But, since McLaren's victory in Hungary, Woking has seen signs materialize which announced the team's return to the forefront. From then on, Martin Whitmarsh can think of not only focusing on 2010, but of deepening the development of the car current.

However, the main team of the English team is putting next season back at the center of priorities. “ The most important thing is to have a competitive car next year “, says Martin Whitmarsh. Even if he is not neglecting the development of the current car to finish the season well, the boss does not want to fall behind. “ Many teams stopped development this year, to start next year. We need to make sure we do a better job than them. »

Despite everything, Martin Whitmarsh wants to finish the season well and is not abandoning the current car. “ We have made significant progress but we do not want to stop there. We will continue to develop this car. » It is quite possible to see McLaren continue to fight at the front for the final races.