McLaren brings car upgrades to Brazil Grand Prix
The team's front wing concept may also appear on its 2027 challenger, after a strong run earlier in the season.
Key facts
Story- McLaren is bringing upgrades to its MCL40 car for the Brazil Grand Prix this weekend.
- A front wing concept in the package is expected to feature on the team's 2027 car.
- McLaren surged after a major MCL40 update in Hungary, but has since slipped back.
McLaren is bringing a package of upgrades to its MCL40 Formula 1 car for this weekend's Brazil Grand Prix. The team said the changes include a front wing concept that is expected to appear on its 2027 challenger. McLaren is the only team bringing upgrades to the race.
The team moved to the front of the grid after a substantial update to the MCL40 in Hungary. Lando Norris won that race and the following one at Zandvoort. Since then, McLaren has dropped back in the standings.
A test for the 2027 car
The front wing is a concept rather than a finished part for this season. Using it now lets the team study how it performs on track before the next car is built. The new rules for 2027 are a major change in Formula 1, and early development work of this kind is common across the grid.
For Indian fans, the Brazil Grand Prix is one of the season's races where McLaren's form will be watched closely. Norris's wins in Hungary and Zandvoort showed the car can compete at the front when the setup works.
The team has not said how much of an improvement the upgrades will bring. It is also not yet clear whether the front wing concept will be used in every session of the weekend.
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