McLaren tests 2027 F1 car concepts with final 2026 upgrades
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
McLaren has announced that it will utilize its last series of upgrades for the 2026 Formula 1 car to evaluate foundational concepts for its 2027 model. Team principal Andrea Stella detailed that these updates will be rolled out during the upcoming race weekends in Austin, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo. This strategy comes after the recent Singapore Grand Prix, as the team seeks to prepare for next year’s competition while continuing development this season. The decision reflects McLaren’s focus on long-term performance gains as the 2026 season concludes.
- •McLaren's upgrades will occur at upcoming races in Austin and Mexico City.
- •Andrea Stella discussed the plan after the Singapore Grand Prix.
- •The upgrades serve dual purposes for 2026 performance and 2027 development.
- •The team aims to enhance its competitiveness for the next season.
- 4:11 PMMotorsport.com — McLaren to use final 2026 developments to test 2027 F1 car concepts
"McLaren has revealed that its last run of upgrades for its 2026 Formula 1 car will also act as tests for “fundamental concepts that will carry into next year’s car”. After the Singapore Grand Prix, team principal Andrea Stella explained its late-season upgrade plan, indicating its final updates will be delivered across the following three rounds – Austin, Mexico City and Sao Paulo – ...Keep reading
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