**F1: McLaren Forced to Review Car After Miami GP**
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed that the McLaren team will have to submit its MCL39 car for a technical review following the Miami Grand Prix. The decision was announced after post-race checks in Miami raised questions about certain components of the car, particularly the rear braking system. According to reliable sources, such as *The-Race.com*, FIA technical delegates focused their attention on the rear brake ducts and drums, an area that has raised suspicions among rival teams, especially Red Bull, due to McLaren’s uncanny ability to manage tyre temperatures.
McLaren dominated the Miami GP, with Oscar Piastri taking the win ahead of teammate Lando Norris, leaving a significant gap on their rivals. The MCL39 proved to be a versatile car, capable of adapting to the demanding Miami track, which features a mix of straights, slow corners and high-speed sections. However, the performance advantage shown by McLaren fuelled speculation about possible irregularities, prompting the FIA ââto carry out a thorough inspection. The results of the checks, made public ahead of the Emilia Romagna GP, confirmed that the braking system was compliant with the regulations, but the FIA ââstill requested further checks to ensure the car was fully compliant with the technical regulations.
This is not the first time that McLaren has found itself under the FIA’s spotlight. The Woking team has faced requests for review in the past, such as at the 2024 United States GP, when a penalty for Lando Norris was the subject of an attempted review, which was rejected due to a lack of significant new evidence. The FIA, in its role as the guarantor of sporting fairness, seems intent on keeping a tight rein on a McLaren that has established itself as the dominant force in the championship this season.
Andrea Stella, McLaren team principal, commented calmly on the situation, stressing the team’s transparency and willingness to collaborate with the FIA. “We are confident in our work and will continue to respect the Federation’s procedures,” he said. Meanwhile, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff defended McLaren, saying their advantage was the result of superior technical work, not irregularities.
With the Imola GP just around the corner, all eyes are on McLaren to see if the requested changes will impact the performance of the MCL39. The fight for the 2025 title is set to be a close one, and every technical detail could make the difference. McLaren, however, looks ready to respond on track, proving that its dominance is not just a question of technology, but also of talent and strategy.
