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McLaren upgrades revealed for Azerbaijan GP as H-Wing returns
McLaren said the package includes eight aerodynamic changes and will be evaluated in free practice before the team decides whether to keep them on the car.
- Formula 1 teams head to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with significant upgrades as McLaren, Williams, and Audi debut major performance packages. McLaren introduced an eight-part update to its MCL40, aiming to challenge at the front.
- The 2026 development race remains intense as teams balance immediate performance with future design. McLaren chief technical officer Rob Marshall acknowledged the challenge of bringing new parts while looking ahead to next year.
- During Wednesday's press conference, Alex Albon emphasized weight reduction in the Williams FW48 upgrade. "Normally weight's a guarantee, so hopefully it's going to put us in a good place," Albon said regarding the team's substantial chassis changes.
- Audi leads the upgrade count with 14 new parts for its R26, effectively creating a "B-spec" challenger. Gabriel Bortoleto described the new components as "interesting," signaling optimism for the midfield battle.
- Oscar Piastri anticipates a challenging weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, describing the track as a "love-hate" circuit. Piastri is pushing for progress while acknowledging the difficult nature of the street circuit.
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Big upgrade; restrained expectations for Williams in Baku
Alex Albon says the Williams upgrade that will be introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix carries a substantial weight saving that equates to guaranteed lap time, regardless of its aerodynamic gains.Williams has been overweight for much of this season, after launching its car late and missing some running in pre-season....
McLaren wants to surprise: Woking’s team had announced a big development package for the MCL40 that would be divided into three phases, with the clear goal of becoming Mercedes’s most serious rival. And there’s no doubt that the modifications that Rob Marshall’s team is introducing tend to change the look [...]
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