David Sanchez, a former engineer at Ferrari, joined the McLaren team before the start of the 2024 season. Sanchez had previously worked as an expert in aerodynamics at Ferrari but felt that his role at McLaren no longer aligned with his vision. As a result, Sanchez made the decision to leave the team, and McLaren agreed to let him go early to pursue better opportunities. The team principal of McLaren recently addressed Sanchez’s departure and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the team’s growth. McLaren wishes Sanchez success in his future endeavors.
During the race at Suzuka, McLaren’s performance with their new car, the MCL38, was disappointing compared to Ferrari’s SF-24. Despite a strong qualifying performance, McLaren’s car was unable to match the speed of the Ferrari. In an effort to improve their performance, the team made an early pit stop for their driver. However, this strategy did not yield the desired results. The British driver believes that McLaren should consider changing their approach, but Andrea Stella, a key member of the team, defended their strategy during the Japanese GP. There seems to be a difference of opinion between the driver and the team principal. Despite their efforts, McLaren was unable to score enough points. The team hopes that with the introduction of a new update package at the Miami GP, they will have a stronger showing in the upcoming races.