# McLaren Unveils Upgrade Plans for F1 Mid-Season

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-15
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13563569/mclaren-confirm-significant-upgrades-before-f1-summer-break-heading-into-belgian-hungarian-grands-prix-double-header
- Language: en
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McLaren is introducing significant upgrades to its Formula 1 car ahead of the summer break. The team aims to close the gap to leaders Mercedes with a new rear wing and engine updates. McLaren's technical director, Neil Houldey, expressed cautious optimism about the upgrade's impact on performance.

## Key takeaways

- McLaren will debut a new rear wing at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- The team will also run a Mercedes engine with improved specifications.
- The upgrades are part of McLaren's development pathway to improve its car's performance.

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