F1 | McLaren, Seidl thanks the team: “It was one of the best tests”

Andreas Seidl has given top marks to the work done by McLaren in these pre-season tests on the Montmelò track. At the end of the six days of testing, Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz collected numerous data on the MCL35, an aspect that will allow the team to direct development for the first rounds of the next 2020 Formula 1 world championship.

“Pre-season testing completed”, said Andreas Seidl. “For us it was a good and productive second week of work, with many laps covered. “During the week we introduced a number of new components which worked as expected. The indications varied over the days, especially from the wind, but in the end we managed to collect a lot of good data in different conditions."

“It was one of the best tests carried out by the team”, continued the Manager. “We have shown strong reliability and generally bring home valuable information for development. We head into Melbourne feeling prepared for the start of the season, with good ones. training on the areas where we need to push the accelerator. We knew that 2020 would be a highly competitive season and these tests have only strengthened this idea. The competition is very close and fans can expect a close battle."

Conclusion on thanks to the team: “I want to thank all the people who worked in the factory and on the track. Their commitment allowed us to successfully complete these six days of testing. I also thank Renault for the effort and our drivers, Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris, for the many laps completed with the MCL35”.