Lando Norris has attributed McLaren’s impressive Formula 1 qualifying performance at Monza to major advancements in aerodynamic efficiency, allowing the team to gain an astonishing 20km/h on the straights compared to last year’s car. This marks a remarkable turnaround for the team, which struggled at the Italian Grand Prix in 2022.
Browsing: Straight-Line Speed
Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou has voiced concerns about the Cadillac V.Series.R LMDh car’s straight-line speed ahead of the 92nd running of the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours race. Palou believes the current Balance of Performance (BoP) will hinder their performance in the race, citing the issue of traffic and the car’s struggle to overtake on the straights.