McLaren Shifts Strategy for 2026 | F1 News

McLaren’s Andrea Stella reveals a strategic pivot after a rocky British GP, admitting their car is now half a second slower than Ferrari and Mercedes — with Norris’s podium more luck than pace. The team lost momentum last year juggling Red Bull battles, delaying key 2026 aerodynamic upgrades that now take months to implement. They’re now catching up, with tangible improvements expected at the Hungarian GP and a steady stream of upgrades before and after the summer break — aiming to close the gap without letting rivals pull too far ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19a48565a46095c6