McLaren goes aggressive on Spa F1 upgrades in straightline speed push

While all teams have opted for low downforce aerodynamic packages for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix due to the circuit requirements, McLaren has made a concerted effort to address the weakness in its MCL36 car.

In the FIA’s pre-event technical document, McLaren listed eight updated components as it bids to strike back against Alpine in the fight for fourth in the constructors’ championship.

This included a lower drag rear wing, beam wing and rear corner…