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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 late-season upgrade plan, indicating its final updates will be delivered across the following three rounds – Austin, Mexico City and Sao Paulo – to ensure McLaren has three rounds at tracks with different characteristics to verify the full package.

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