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Oscar Piastri believes McLaren will not find magic answers for its performance issues before the 2026 season ends. Team principal Andrea Stella suggests underlying problems with the MCL40 may not be resolved until the 2027 car, leaving McLaren with a narrow 7 point lead over Red Bull.
Breaking from the paddock
Red Bull technical director Pierre Waché reveals that the 2027 RB23 will feature a new chassis and gearbox to address current car limitations. The team aims to maximize performance through new aerodynamic and mechanical parts while managing the budget cap constraints.
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 340 |
| 2 | George Russell | 238 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 229 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 221 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 215 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 201 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 138 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 97 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 75 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 41 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 578 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 444 |
| 3 | McLaren Racing | 339 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 332 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 100 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 68 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 23 |
| 9 | Williams F1 Team | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin F1 Team | 7 |
Beyond the lap times
Max Verstappen secured consecutive victories in Sepang and Singapore, signaling a Red Bull resurgence ahead of the United States Grand Prix. Mercedes chief Toto Wolff expects this momentum to spark a full-on fight against the field heading into the 2027 season.
Aero, power units, rules
Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta revealed the team rejected the Macarena wing concept due to a downforce compromise. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with a 102 point advantage over George Russell heading into the United States Grand Prix.
In their own words
