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Another trend among teams is the utilization of undercuts, which create space under the car’s side pods to direct more clean air. McLaren’s undercuts are smaller and less deep compared to Aston Martin or Red Bull.
The efficient functioning of undercuts relies on the side floor elements underneath them, which help maintain clean air attachment to the car. McLaren engineers seem to have found an optimal design that suits their configuration.
