McLaren Completes Hungary Upgrade Rollout at Zandvoort
McLaren will introduce a new rear wing and revised rear brake ducts at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. The parts complete the upgrade package first introduced in Hungary. The team targets improved performance in the second half of the season.
Upgrade Package Completion Confirmed
McLaren has confirmed it will bring a new rear wing and new rear brake ducts to the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. The components finish the package introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix.[1]
The team preview stated the parts focus on the rear side. They complete the Hungary updates that included a new floor and corner changes.[2]
Development Context
McLaren introduced the initial Hungary upgrades to the floor and aerodynamic elements. Those changes delivered a performance step that contributed to Lando Norris's victory there.[3]
The Zandvoort additions continue the same development direction. They arrive ahead of the second half of the 2026 season.
Related reading
- [1]McLaren confirms double Dutch GP upgrade 'to complete Hungary package' (planetf1). Accessed 2026-08-19.
- [2]McLaren continues F1 development push with upgrades confirmed for Dutch GP (crashnet). Accessed 2026-08-19.
- [3]McLaren details latest MCL40 updates for Dutch GP (speedcafe). Accessed 2026-08-19.