McLaren rejects Mercedes' no-money upgrade claim

First reported 1 day, 22 hours ago · latest 1 day, 6 hours ago

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella dismissed Toto Wolff's claim that Mercedes lacks funds for aggressive 2026 upgrades. The dispute follows McLaren's recent wins, with Stella expressing disbelief over Mercedes' financial constraints.

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How the sources differ

PlanetF1 leads with Stella's blunt disbelief, while Crash.net frames it as suspicion. Autosport provides the most context, linking the row to recent McLaren and Ferrari wins and the pressure on Mercedes. No official FIA document is present.

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McLaren rejects Mercedes' no-money upgrade claim

How the sources differ

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