McLaren Pinpoints "Brutal" Hidden Design Challenges of 2026 F1 Rules

McLaren pinpoints "brutal" hidden design challenges of 2026 F1 rules

Formula 1's radical new regulations have also given car designers a number of 'brutal' under-the-radar knock-on effects to deal with

McLaren explains "brutal" hidden design challenges of 2026 F1 rules

Formula 1's radical new regulations have also given car designers a number of 'brutal' under-the-radar knock-on effects to deal with

McLaren's championship reign in jeopardy as new F1 rules strip vital performance advantage

McLaren Faces a Major Setback as F1 Regulations Change the Game for 2026! In a shocking twist that could redefine the landscape of Formula 1, McLaren, the reigning champion of the sport, is bracing for a significant loss of its competitive edge as the 2026 season approaches. The iconic Woking-based team, which has emerged as a powerhouse since 2024, now faces a daunting challenge with the introduction of new regulations that threaten to strip aw…

How new F1 rules will cost McLaren one of its most major advantages

McLaren enters the 2026 Formula 1 season as reigning champions on both fronts, but it has acknowledged that the new regulations cycle sees it lose one of its biggest performance advantages. The Woking-based squad has seen a continuing upwards trajectory since the middle of 2024, when its MCL38 began to become the dominant car of the field. After claiming the Constructors’ Championship that year, it did so again in 2025, and went one better with …

McLaren predicting 'unexpected overtakes' in F1 with the 2026 regulations

McLaren's Technical Director - Performance, Mark Temple, believes "unexpected overtaking manoeuvres" will be frequent throughout racing in 2026 as a result of the brand new regulations.  The regulatio...