McLaren’s recent victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix has renewed optimism about the competition in the 2026 Formula 1 championship, according to Martin Brundle, commentator and former F1 driver. Brundle highlights that there are still 291 points available, which means the title fight is far from decided.
In his post-race commentary, Brundle analyzes how this victory has marked a significant shift in the competitive order of the championship. With this new update, McLaren has achieved its 14th win at the Hungaroring circuit, a success that reaffirms its positioning among the top teams.
Brundle believes that if McLaren continues to improve, it could translate this positive momentum into successes at other circuits. ‘With a calendar that still offers so many opportunities and the difficulties that have arisen related to the Grand Prix of Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the competition remains open,’ he adds.
Additionally, the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to tensions in the region has led to the Bahrain race being relocated to the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, scheduled for October 2 to 4. ‘This adaptability of F1 is similar to that demonstrated during the pandemic and is commendable,’ Brundle indicates.
With a possible race count in Europe at the end of November or early December, there are high expectations to see how this exciting season unfolds. The next race will be at the Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled for August 21 to 23.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
