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McLaren to bring more upgrades in Brazil and Las Vegas as Stella targets podium return

McLaren will bring further upgrades to its 2026 car in Brazil and Las Vegas, team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed, as the team tries to halt a slide that has dropped it to fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.

By Hannah Kate Costello · Motorsport Week

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Andrea Stella confirmed McLaren will introduce further car upgrades at the Brazil and Las Vegas rounds.
McLaren has dropped to fourth in the Constructors' Championship as rivals outpace their recent development.
Oscar Piastri noted that current updates have not made the car any easier to drive.

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella confirmed the team will introduce car upgrades in Brazil and Las Vegas to target a return to podium contention. After a mid-season surge featuring back-to-back wins for Lando Norris in Hungary and the Netherlands, McLaren has dropped to fourth in the Constructors' Championship behind developing rivals.

Drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri noted that rival teams have outpaced McLaren's development, leaving the car difficult to drive. Norris highlighted that persistent slow-speed cornering issues and rear grip weaknesses continue to hinder the MCL40.

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