After a promising start to the season, McLaren has faced difficulties in the development of its car for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Driver and former driver, Karun Chandhok, has suggested that the British team should shift its focus to the 2027 season.
McLaren, which recently enjoyed two consecutive seasons as Constructors’ champions, has fallen in performance. Now, with Lando Norris maintaining a realistic attitude, the priority should be to accumulate knowledge and victories in the remaining races of this year.
Chandhok highlights that, since the victory at the Miami Grand Prix, McLaren has not achieved the expected performance from the updates to its car, finishing now up to 20 seconds behind the leaders on several occasions. For them, it is essential to make the most of the rest of the season and start strong preparations for 2027.
Currently, McLaren is in third place in the Constructors’ Championship with 195 points, a significant difference of 90 points behind Ferrari and 163 points behind Mercedes, which leads the standings. McLaren drivers, Norris and Oscar Piastri, are in fifth and sixth position respectively in the Drivers’ Championship.
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