Formula 1

[kruddler]

Yes, in race they were all able to close the margin on the McLarens, they just couldn't sustain it due to tyre degradation.

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Don't put the cart before the horse LP.

McLaren didn't need to 'go faster' to satisfy your need for pace.
Other teams needed to go hell for leather at certain stages.

The faster they go, the more the tyres wear. Thats how the system worked.

As is evident in qualifying. When McLaren need to go fast, they can do it.