McLaren to bring upgrades to Brazil GP with 2027 car in mind
The team will test a front wing concept at Interlagos that is expected to feature on its 2027 challenger.
Key facts
Story- McLaren will bring car upgrades to this weekend's Brazil Grand Prix.
- The upgrades include a front wing concept expected on its 2027 car.
- McLaren had gained ground after its Hungary update but has since slipped back.
McLaren will roll out new parts for its MCL40 Formula 1 machine at this weekend's Brazil Grand Prix. The package includes a front wing concept that is expected to appear on the team's 2027 car.
The team confirmed it will bring another upgrade to Brazil. The update gives an early look at development for next season's car.
McLaren moved to the front after a major update to the MCL40 in Hungary. Lando Norris won that race and the next one at Zandvoort. Since then the team has slipped back in the standings, and the upgrades are aimed at closing that gap.
What the upgrade means
The front wing is a concept, not a finished part for the current season. Using it in Brazil lets the team test ideas before the 2027 rules and designs are locked in.
The race is a chance to watch how McLaren's development is going in real conditions. The team's results in the closing rounds could also shape its position in the constructors' championship.
McLaren has not said how much the upgrade will add to lap times, and it has not given figures for its performance gain.
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