The new regulatory changes in F1 have pushed all teams to start designing from scratch and this has brought with it multiple challenges for McLaren. Thynne elaborated during an interview with GPFans, where he said:
Thynne was also asked if the new regulations made it more difficult to deliver on the team’s 2022 challenger. He said:
McLaren finished the 2021 season in P4 with a total tally of 275 points. They were also the only team to score a one-two finish last year. Daniel Ricciardo picked up his first win for the British outfit at Monza with Lando Norris following in tow in P2.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown not expecting team to fight for titles in 2022
Zak Brown has confessed he does not expect McLaren to mount a challenge for either world championship in 2022.
During an interview with Gulf Business, Brown admitted his team is still trying to catch up with the F1 front runners. He said:
Reports suggest McLaren are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about their chances for 2022 despite Brown’s apprehension.
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