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McLaren told to shift focus to 2027 after falling behind in 2026 F1 development race
Motorsport.comJuly 23, 2026
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Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes McLaren has failed to keep pace in the 2026 development race, arguing that the reigning constructors' champion must now shift its focus to 2027.Chandhok analysed McLaren's current position during an appearance on the Sky Sports F1 Show. McLaren entered the new regulatory era as back-to-back constructors' world champions, with Lando Norris as the ...