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The 2023 US Grand Prix Tech magazine is out! This week, Fulvio Conti and I analyzed McLaren's third stint, that was the least competitive of all. That could be due to the fact that Lando Norris used more fuel at the beginning of the race rather than at the end. We also talked about the air flows below the floor and the reason why the front wing, the floor and the rear are important. You can read the full magazine at the following link: #F1 #USGP

Practice, Practice, Practice (just to get to Carnegie ...) . One of the things I love about security is the way the best teams have discipline. They have predefined drills to follow. They practice the drills. Repeatedly. They review the drills for effectiveness (ask questions, critic outcomes). Everyone is accountable. Noone is above improvement. Everyone helps those around them.

I listened to F1 Beyond the Grid with Andrea Stella from McLaren F1. It is a gold mine of lessons for competing in a high performance technical environment. Here are my three main takeaways: 1.) Achieving incredible results requires a level of discomfort, you have to be comfortable being uncomfortable. 2.) A process of constant and rapid progress is more important than arbitrary goals. 3.) McLaren's comeback this year was due to, not one breakthrough but constant developments in multiple areas of the car. It's all about capability stacking. https://lnkd.in/eUaZuCQU

🏁 Dive into the insights that Formula 1 data brings to the table! With 12 races behind us, a treasure trove of information unveils the secrets behind Red Bull's dominance, and the dynamic shifts in McLaren and Aston Martin's performance. It’s great to see what #data can uncover! More here: https://bit.ly/3KFWPdV

We all called it, and he did not disappoint: Max Verstappen was back. With a vengeance. Dominating every session from FP1 onwards, there really wasn't any doubt that he would be securing another win during the #F1 #JapaneseGP this weekend, and (single-handedly 👀) bring Red Bull Racing their sixth constructor's world championship. There is a new team solidly in the mix for podiums though. McLaren are back! With two top-notch drivers in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri (the best rookie to come into the sport in a while), and one hell of a car underneath them, they'll be hoping to challenge Red Bull for race wins at some point during the season. Let's be honest: we all did not expect that to happen when they were fighting at the back of the grid at the beginning of the season. I would love to see if the transformation their car has gone through is also reflected in their culture. Zak Brown, McLaren's CEO, has a clear vision on leaderhip and culture, some of which he shared during this interview: https://lnkd.in/eFnRhvmP I love the honesty in the way he talks about culture, and the work that needed to be done at McLaren. When a culture change like the one Brown describes needs to happen, it will invariably be met with resistance. Our brains simply do not like change. No matter how dire the circumstances, better the devil you know. At least then, you know what you've got. Change freaks out our brains, and, when not implemented the right way, creates a negative stress response, leading to even worse performance. It is imperative for leaders to understand this, otherwise any attempt at change will fail. Zak Brown seems to get this, and we are enjoying the fruits of his labor with two amazing drivers fighting for podiums with Mercedes and Ferrari. It is absolutely fantastic to see another team in the mix, let's hope they're able to continue their upward trajectory, and then maybe 2024 will finally bring me my ultimate Formula One dream: a battle royale for the championship! #HighPerformance #McLarenRacing #Leadership

DP World moving McLaren Racing with the help of smart logistics from the last race in Belgium to the next race in the Netherlands. #smartlogisticsateveryturn #theracebehindtherace #endtoend #supplychainsolutions #changewhatspossible

Lando Norris shares his insights on McLaren Racing’s strategy for the 2024 season. After a strong performance in 2023, finishing sixth in the drivers' championship, Norris is optimistic about significant advancements. ❝2024 is about refining the details. We're targeting major improvements to create a more consistent car. It's about fine-tuning those little aspects that can dramatically enhance our performance. I'm confident that these changes will propel us closer to the front.❞ #BelieveInMcLaren As McLaren gears up for the upcoming season, Norris's focus on consistency and refinement reflects the team's commitment to closing the gap with top competitors. #LandoNorris #McLaren #McLarenRacing #Formula1 #F1 #Racing #MotorsportNews #F12024 #Formula469

🏎 Exciting News in the World of Motorsport 🏁 Some exciting and monumental news has just come out in the world of Formula 1! Lewis Hamiliton has officially announced that he will be making the switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in the 2025 season. This is sure to shake up the grid for 2025 with many contracts ending in 2024. I wonder who will fill the empty Mercedes seat and which team, if any Carlos Sianz will go to. As a student who is currently looking into a law related career there are some things that come from this that interest me. I would like to know the implications of the contracts in this deal and how the legal side of this switch was dealt with. Also I would like to know how this will affect the 2024 season as Lewis is still under contract with Mercedes until the end of the 2024 season. I have two questions for you What are your thoughts on Lewis Hamilton's switch to Ferrari? How do you think this will affect Mercedes in 2024? Check this great video out for a more in depth analysis on this https://lnkd.in/eyg_bs9P

As a huge Formula 1 fan, I can only admire the business model shift they made in recent years. I am keen to see how they will accelerate to the next level! Read the blog and find out why!

James Allison, Mercedes F1 Technical Director, shares the team's transformative approach for a revamped 2024! Read all about it in my latest post for Pit Debrief: