McLaren benched its new front wing concept again at Monaco, admitting it still requires significant refinement. After initial trials in Canada showed it wasn't a clear step forward and impacted driver confidence, an updated version failed to convince the team during practice in the Principality. Team Principal Andrea Stella confirmed the design needs more work, calling it the "beginning of a new concept" rather than an immediate performance boost. McLaren opted to revert to their baseline wing, understanding Monaco's unique demands limited full evaluation. However, enough data was gathered to confirm the need for further development. Stella isn't concerned about correlation issues, emphasizing that future upgrades are contingent on perfecting this foundational component. McLaren never expected to dominate Monaco, citing the car's tire-gentle design and a general need for more downforce. Expect to see this wing return as McLaren continues its aggressive development push, with further iterations crucial for upcoming races.

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