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: The car’s low-profile design and "lay-down" driver position, championed by technical director Gordon Murray and chief designer Steve Nichols, set new standards for F1 aerodynamics.

: Senna took his first Drivers' Championship, and McLaren comfortably secured the Constructors' title. g9564.mp4

The MP4/4 was a masterclass in packaging and aerodynamics. Compared to modern F1 cars, it was remarkably compact: : The car’s low-profile design and "lay-down" driver

In 1988, Formula 1 was in a transition period. It was the final year for turbocharged engines before a temporary ban, and regulations were heavily skewed to favor naturally aspirated cars by restricting turbo fuel capacity and boost levels. Despite these constraints, McLaren secured a late-season engine deal with in August 1987 to power their next challenger. Technical Specifications Compared to modern F1 cars, it was remarkably

Driven by the legendary duo of and Ayrton Senna , the car achieved a level of success that remained a record for decades: Win Rate : It won 15 out of 16 races in the 1988 season.

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