McLaren’s low pressure fuel system passes ‘extensive’ FIA inspection
Throughout the weekend in Monaco, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was consistently involved in the mix.
A random FIA inspection following the Monaco Grand Prix saw the McLaren chassis used by Lando Norris inspected for its low-pressure fuel system.
The FIA conducted “extensive” inspections on the MCL38, which it passed successfully. This was done in accordance with technical regulation Articles 5.11 and 6.
McLaren pass ‘extensive’ post-Monaco inspections by FIA
Norris’ McLaren was the car chosen at random among the top 10 finishers in Monaco for further FIA inspections beyond their usual post-race checks, with the low pressure fuel system the part looked at on the car.
Jo Bauer, the technical delegate of FIA, stated that the low-pressure fuel system was subjected to physical inspections to ensure its compliance with TR Articles 5.11 and 6, along with the team’s submission according to TD001H 3.1.
Additionally, the low pressure fuel system underwent compliance checks at the FIA Technical Centre in Valleiry.
All components inspected were determined to comply with the 2024 Formula One Technical Regulations.
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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc had said in Imola recently that McLaren and Red Bull are “doing something weird with the energy, engine-wise” that the Scuderia are not able to match, but no evidence to support that claim has yet arisen for either team.
Heading into the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, McLaren is coming off a streak of four consecutive races where at least one of their drivers has finished in the top two. Oscar Piastri was the last to achieve this, finishing second to Leclerc in the recent Monaco race.
The Woking-based team are currently third in the Constructors’ Championship on 184 points, 68 points behind Ferrari and 92 behind current leaders Red Bull.
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