McLaren continues 2026 F1 car development after early struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
McLaren is actively developing its 2026 F1 car despite a challenging start to the season. The team introduced a significant upgrade package in Hungary featuring a revised floor and a new front wing design. This approach follows their successful in-season upgrades in 2024 and 2025, showcasing their commitment to improving performance as they aim to regain competitiveness within the league.
- •McLaren started the 2026 season on the back foot.
- •The team introduced a new upgrade package in Hungary.
- •The upgrade includes a revised floor and front wing.
- •McLaren previously had successful upgrades in 2024 and 2025.
- •The focus remains on improving car performance for the season.
- 8:10 AMMotorsport.com — Why McLaren won't turn off its 2026 F1 car development just yet
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Why McLaren won't turn off its 2026 F1 car development just yet
"Having started the 2026 season on the back foot, McLaren is showing signs of what made this iteration of the storied team so successful in the first place over the past two years. True to its successful strike rate with in-season upgrades in 2024 and 2025, McLaren's latest upgrade package in Hungary, featuring a revised floor and the latest iteration of its front wing, was another significant ...Keep reading
"McLaren feels there is still plenty of benefit bringing car upgrades after the summer break without compromising its 2027 Formula 1 project
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 10, 2026, 8:10 AMWhy McLaren won't turn off its 2026 F1 car development just yet
Having started the 2026 season on the back foot, McLaren is showing signs of what made this iteration of the storied team so successful in the first place over the past two years. True to its successful strike rate with in-season upgrades in 2024 and 2025, McLaren's latest upgrade package in Hungary, featuring a revised floor and the latest iteration of its front wing, was another significant ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 8:10 AMWhy McLaren won't turn off its 2026 F1 car development just yet
McLaren feels there is still plenty of benefit bringing car upgrades after the summer break without compromising its 2027 Formula 1 project
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