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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…

By Haydn Cobb · Motorsport

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:11 PM

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McLaren will use its late-season 2026 upgrades to evaluate fundamental concepts for its 2027 car.
The new updates will be rolled out across the Austin, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo Grand Prix rounds.
Team principal Andrea Stella hopes the parts allow McLaren to fight for podium finishes on merit.

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McLaren has revealed that its final development upgrades for the 2026 Formula 1 season will double as tests for its 2027 car concepts. Team principal Andrea Stella explained that the updates are scheduled across races in Austin, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo to evaluate components across varied track layouts.

The late-season package aims to help drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri compete for podiums while defending McLaren's third place in the constructors' standings against Red Bull. Stella noted that with aerodynamic development maturing, track testing these fundamental concepts will prove vital for next year's design.

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