The Woking-based team has impressed greatly this season, having transformed its MCL60 from a midfield contender at the start of the campaign to fighting regularly for podium finishes.
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said recently that it has not yet achieved half of what it wants to do with its car’s aerodynamics.
That means there is good scope for it to make a big jump in 2024, especially with its new car being the first to be produced exclusively from a state-of-the-art wind tunnel in Woking.
But while McLaren currently appears to be Red Bull’s main threat, scoring a double podium at last month's Japanese Grand Prix, Stella is cautious about any progress the team makes guaranteeing better results next year.
He is especially mindful that multiple world champion squad Mercedes has the potential to strike back with its W15 off the back of a fundamental redesign that it is planning.
Asked about his thoughts on McLaren’s prospects for 2024, Stella said: “At the moment, we are encouraged by the development we see on next year's car.
“But, at the same time, I guess it's the same for everyone because right now some concepts are starting to be quite clear across the paddock.
“We don't know whether we are developing faster than other teams. And above all, we don't know whether we are developing faster than Red Bull.
Source: Autosport