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McLaren boys blown away by new wind tunnel!

On Monday, McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown, F1 team principal Andrea Stella and Lando Norris stood in the eye of the team's new aerodynamic storm.

McLaren's new state-of-the art wind tunnel that was four years in the making is now up and running.

The Woking-based outfit's achievement in bringing its new wind tunnel online marks a significant milestone for the Formula 1 team, showcasing its commitment to the ever-increasing importance of advanced aerodynamic research and performance.

The new facility, which replaces McLaren's former wind tunnel which was discarded in 2010 in favour of Toyota's facility in Cologne, is poised to play a pivotal role in honing the team's racing prowess.

"It's part of a broader and continuous investment plan from McLaren Racing in our facilities over the past few years, which has included significant upgrades to our machine shop, the next-generation simulator and our new composites facility, built in our old team base in Woking – all of which will be equally valuable tools, despite receiving less publicity," the team said.

The winds of change are finally blowing in Woking.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.