McLaren can forget about winning in Malaysia as the FIA reveal straight-mode zones for race weekend

McLaren is preparing for a challenging Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, having faced difficulties in the previous race in Baku where both drivers failed to score points. Lando Norris did not finish due to a collision, while Oscar Piastri struggled with brake issues. Andrea Stella has pointed out significant concerns regarding the team's straight-line speed, which could hinder their performance in Malaysia.

The FIA has announced four straight-mode zones for the upcoming race, which could exacerbate McLaren's existing speed problems. This will be the first visit to the Sepang International Circuit since 2017, and with McLaren's recent struggles at circuits with multiple straight-mode zones, the team faces an uphill battle unless they can improve their performance significantly.