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McLaren-Honda F1 ‘short nose’ passes FIA crash test

McLaren has put its major upgrade for the Austrian grand prix back on track. We reported last week that a much-needed aerodynamic package for the MP4-30 car was in doubt because the centrepiece – a Mercedes-like ‘short nose' – had repeatedly failed the mandatory FIA crash tests. A spokesman had told us: 'We are confident that our new nose box will pass its crash test in the near future.' Indeed, late last Friday the Woking based team announced on Twitter: 'We can confirm that the new MP4-30 nose box has passed the FIA crash test and will be available to use from the Austrian GP.'
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