McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix even disregarding the FIA's front wing flexing clampdown.
Competitors had hoped the FIA's decreased tolerance for front wing flexing would have reduced McLaren's advantage on the rest of the field, but that theory has been put to bed after the papaya team appeared every bit as strong, especially on a circuit layout that on paper didn't look favourable for its car.
