McLaren to phase upgrades for 2026 fight and next year's F1 development
McLaren is hoping its upgrade plan can do two things at once: close the gap to the front of the grid while also forming an understanding of which aerodynamic concept it should be targeting for next year's Formula 1 season. Team principal Andrea Stella has laid out his thinking on the team's upgrade plan following the Singapore race. Reigning champion Lando Norris said that he believed the ...…
McLaren has announced its plan to implement a series of upgrades for the 2026 F1 season, aiming to close the performance gap with the top teams. Team principal Andrea Stella revealed that the upgrades will help the British manufacturer catch up with the likes of Red Bull, who have introduced successful updates to their cars. The plan is twofold: to improve McLaren's competitiveness this season and to test fundamental aerodynamic concepts that could be carried into the next generation of the team's cars.
Stella acknowledged that the current gains are minimal, but expressed optimism that the upgrades could propel McLaren into the fight for podium finishes.
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