2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team

[Macklaren]

And whats happening with the upgrades? The team was doing so well bringing good batches for 3 straight years. In fact they were the best. What happened this time?

The front wing was tested here for further development and use from Spain onward. There will be more new parts in Spain, which will also be the first truly representative track of the season.
I expect our new triple rear wing appendage to stay on the car tomorrow

It was interesting that the McLarens rode the kerbs less than anyone in both FPs. This has historically been a strength of the car, esp. last year. Wonder if there was a setup issue or team was just not pushing

[Darth-Piekus]

What do you mean triple rear wing? Whats different that the other teams?

[CjC]

Just a bad day all round. Not having any pace sounds genuine.

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[Darth-Piekus]

I remember the team not having pace during practises in Canada and even in Q1 and Q2 but they managed a speedy last lap to bring them behind the two Mercedes. There is still one more Practise and I believe the team will find a solution.

After all we aren't gonna be champions anywhere this year so we might as well enjoy our race to the top. This is our target. To have the best car (along with reliability) by the end and get some victories on merit.

[Badger]

Short wheelbase and short gear ratios seems to not bring any benefit at all on the track where it should matter most. Weird and worrying.

[AR3-GP]

They taped over the neutral switch for "aero purposes", and as a result the Marshalls could not activate the gearbox neutral.

[CjC]

Stupid by McLaren really but as we’ve seen in many cases, the FIA find a slight misdemeanour and whip everyone with it.