Team principal Andrea Stella said he believed McLaren could overcome this disadvantage by improving efficiency elsewhere in the aerodynamic design process.
[3] McLaren's success in developing a front wing that could flex significantly under aerodynamic load during the 2024 season was considered instrumental in overcoming Red Bull's dominance in the ground effect era.
[4] New restrictions to combat this use of wing flexibility were introduced, effective from the ninth race of the season (the Spanish Grand Prix).
[7] It retained the front pullrod and rear pushrod suspension layout, but with increased anti-dive measures to better control the car's ride height.
[8][11] The MCL39 used a one-off papaya orange and black geometric dazzle camouflage pattern for its pre-season filming day, as all teams had committed to launching their season liveries at a dedicated event.