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Formula 1 · Source: autosport.com

McLaren's aims for its final F1 2026 upgrades amid decline in form

"To get the car to be quick, we just have to try so hard to be perfect, and you cannot be perfect," said Lando Norris after practice for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin. "We're just a step behind." Two mid-season wins for Norris now appear to be a 'purple patch' rather than harbingers of a competitive renaissance for McLaren after a troubled start to the 2026 season. At the ... Keep reading

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