McLaren adds brake cooling upgrades for Singapore
McLaren has introduced new front brake duct scoops and exits for extra cooling at the demanding Marina Bay circuit. This is the team's only major upgrade this weekend, aimed at managing high brake temperatures rather than delivering outright performance gains.
McLaren targets brake temperatures at Marina Bay
McLaren has declared a single update for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix: revised front brake duct scoops and exits. The change increases airflow for brake cooling to meet the high thermal demands of the street circuit. [1]
The modification appears in official FIA car presentation documents and targets reliability rather than lap time. McLaren notes that the larger ducts will add drag, making the car slower in a straight line, but the team will evaluate their necessity during practice. [1]
Limited development window
McLaren's brake duct work is described as circuit-specific yet reusable on future high-demand tracks. The update addresses brake energy loads expected at Marina Bay without broader aerodynamic revisions. [3]
Related reading
- [1]The Briefing: 2026 Singapore Grand Prix (mclaren). Accessed 2026-10-10.
- [2]Technical updates: 2026 Singapore Grand Prix (racer). Accessed 2026-10-10.
- [3]Singapore GP upgrades: Who has changed what? (gpblog). Accessed 2026-10-10.