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McLaren plans upgrades for 2026 F1 season and future development

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

McLaren plans upgrades for 2026 F1 season and future development

Summary

McLaren is set to implement an upgrade plan aimed at improving performance and determining the best aerodynamic concept for next year's Formula 1 season. Team principal Andrea Stella discussed these strategies following the recent Singapore race. Reigning champion Lando Norris expressed optimism about the potential impact of the upgrades. The approach is designed to close the competitive gap to leading teams in the championship.

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By the Numbers

•McLaren aims to enhance performance and aerodynamic understanding.
•Andrea Stella outlines upgrade plans after the Singapore race.
•Lando Norris comments on the potential effectiveness of improvements.
•The team hopes to close the gap to rivals in the championship.

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12:35 AMMotorsport.com — McLaren to phase upgrades for 2026 fight and next year's F1 development

What they're saying

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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 ...Keep reading
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