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McLaren's Rising Dominance: A Game Changer in F1 Development

George Russell highlights McLaren's remarkable progress in car development, leaving rival teams like Mercedes in awe of their recent performance. Charles Leclerc also expressed his surprise at McLaren's capabilities during a practice session earlier this season.

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McLaren’s resurgence in Formula 1 underscores the unpredictable nature of car development and the relentless pursuit of innovation. As teams scramble to understand McLaren's edge, it’s clear that this year’s competition is more fierce than ever, bringing excitement and uncertainty to every race.

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Source: Keith Collantine

Top 10 Drivers by Historical Lap Time Analysis

AWS machine-learning analysis of lap times normalizes car performance to rank the top 10 F1 drivers by raw qualifying speed across eras.

How F1 Teams Manage Tire Temperatures

How teams use tire blankets, brake heat, driver techniques and real-time telemetry to keep F1 tires in the 90–110°C range for optimal grip and longevity.

Evolution of F1 Wet Tires: Key Milestones

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Why Ricciardo Struggled with Car Adaptation

Why Ricciardo failed to sync with McLaren's cars: driving-style mismatch, limited testing, ground-effect rules and setup limits that cost lap time.

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Top 10 Drivers by Historical Lap Time Analysis

How F1 Teams Manage Tire Temperatures

Evolution of F1 Wet Tires: Key Milestones

Why Ricciardo Struggled with Car Adaptation