The new directions McLaren has found with its evolutionary MCL38

But, having placed so much emphasis on improvements last year, has McLaren reached the limit of its gains or is there still plenty of potential left in its package?

Unsurprisingly, the MCL38 is an evolution of the machine that raced in Abu Dhabi, albeit with the bodywork and components optimised to take further advantage of the performance accrued throughout the season.

Starting with the sidepods, the MCL38 features the down-sloping ramp-style…