By Daily Sports on December 21, 2018

McLaren say 2019 is an “important year” as they seek a route back to competitiveness following one of the worst seasons in their history.

Chief executive Zak Brown said: “There is a lot of cautious optimism but we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves.

“We’ve done that before and we’re not going to make the same mistake twice.”

McLaren expected to challenge for podiums in 2018 but instead found themselves with the second worst car on the grid for much of the season.

That led to a major restructuring programme, the departure of several senior figures and the arrival of a number of new ones as the team sought to resolve the problems that had led to producing such an uncompetitive car.

McLaren have historically been one of the strongest teams in Formula 1, winning 12 drivers’ championships and eight constructors’ championships between 1974 and 2008. However, their last race win was in 2012.

“Development is going well. We’re kind of on-track with what we are wanting to achieve,” said Brown.

“We have no idea where the competition is other than speculation. I don’t think we will know until we get to [pre-season testing in February in] Barcelona but we are pleased with the progress we have made.

“We have done things differently. Everyone is working well together so it feels like a more quiet confidence but we’re on our toes. We know this is an important year for us to show progress and that comes with some exciting nervous energy.” (BBC)

•Photo shows Mcclaren Driver 

Source Daily Sports

Posted December 21, 2018

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