McLaren and Mercedes assess final 2026 upgrades after US GP practice

First reported 1 day, 19 hours ago · latest 8 hours ago

McLaren and Mercedes evaluated their final 2026 upgrades during United States Grand Prix practice in Austin. McLaren's Lando Norris admitted the car is "a step behind," while Mercedes reported a "step forward" with its package. Both teams aim to resolve performance issues.

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How the sources differ

Autosport and Motorsport.com share identical McLaren-focused coverage, highlighting Norris's struggles and the team's final upgrade push. Crash.net and Sky Sports focus on Mercedes' positive assessment of its upgrade. PlanetF1 details McLaren's specific upgrade targets. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most comprehensive analysis of McLaren's situation, including Norris's quotes and context on the team's season, with an image.

McLaren and Mercedes assess final 2026 upgrades after US GP practice

How the sources differ

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