First impressions of McLaren’s big Brazil GP upgrade

McLaren has given their first impressions of its major upgrade package for the Brazil GP…

By Luke Newman · Crash

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:45 PM

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McLaren reported positive first impressions after introducing a major upgrade package at the Brazil Grand Prix.
Lando Norris finished inside the top three during both Friday practice sessions following the update.
McLaren was the only Formula 1 team to bring an upgrade package to the Brazil Grand Prix.

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McLaren introduced a significant aerodynamic upgrade package at the Brazil Grand Prix, making them the only team to bring updates to the event. After testing the new components during Friday's practice sessions, driver Lando Norris reported a positive initial feeling with the car's performance gains, finishing inside the top three in both practice outings.

McLaren Senior Director of Racing Randy Singh confirmed that data from both sessions showed the new package, which includes a revised front wing, rear wing, beam wing, and floor furniture, performed as expected. Norris noted that while the car remains tricky to drive, the upgrades provided additional load, grip, and lap time.

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