McLaren evaluates F1 upgrades after qualifying struggles in Baku
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
McLaren reflected on its recent upgrades during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite a disappointing qualifying performance. Lando Norris expressed frustration after finishing fifth, while Oscar Piastri managed a third-place start. Team principal Andrea Stella confirmed that while improvements were notable, the upgrades did not translate into significant performance gains on a circuit ill-suited for McLaren's strengths. The team continues to analyze data to extract the most from their new components.
- •Lando Norris qualifies fifth and Oscar Piastri third in Baku
- •McLaren introduced major upgrades including new sidepods and floor
- •Norris noted time losses primarily in straights during qualifying
- •Andrea Stella reported mixed results from the upgrades at Baku
- •Team remains focused on refining performance data ahead of the race
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — How McLaren’s major F1 upgrade has been working in Baku
"Despite a lowly qualifying result in Azerbaijan, McLaren is actually satisfied with its latest updates
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