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McLaren upgrade fuels Hungarian GP victory

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McLaren upgrade drives fuels Hungarian GP win victory

McLaren’s aggressive development programme continued to bear fruit pay dividends at the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Prix. After testing a new rear‑wing concept in practice with reserve Leonardo Fornaroli, two‑day test at Portugal’s Algarve International Circuit, the team introduced a major aerodynamic upgrade that featured centred on a redesigned floor on for the Mercedes‑powered MCL40. Team principal Andrea Stella said the package, which also included updated MCL40, complemented by new front brake ducts and rear‑wing fin winglets, winglets. Team principal Andrea Stella said the package markedly improved performance and helped the car’s performance. Lando Norris secure converted pole and win the race – position into a win, delivering McLaren’s first victory of the 2026 season. season and ending Mercedes’ perfect pole‑position streak from the opening six races. Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta acknowledged the upgrade’s size of the upgrade and its clear impact on the outcome, while Stella noted pace. Norris was far more confident than in highlighted his improved form and confidence compared with the same stage of his 2025 title‑winning campaign. The win triumph disrupted Mercedes’ early‑season dominance and signalled a tightening championship battle under the new 2026 regulations. In the weeks leading up to the race, positioned McLaren completed as a two‑day test at Portugal’s Algarve International Circuit, covering 698 km. Drivers logged 49, 55 and 47 laps respectively, with Norris describing the circuit genuine challenger as “special”. The the championship moves into its second half, underscoring the team’s continued testing and rapid upgrade integration underline its aggressive and development approach focus for the remainder of the season. year.

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  2. 2026-07-31 12:03 UTC McLaren upgrade drives Hungarian GP win
  3. 2026-07-30 15:19 UTC McLaren performance at Hungarian GP
  4. 2026-07-28 21:13 UTC McLaren performance at Hungarian GP

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