McLaren set to unveil their 2027 F1 front wing during the Brazil Grand Prix.

“We have updates coming for the car, including the front wing, rear wing, and some floor elements as part of our routine development process,” stated Peter Prodromou, chief technical officer of aerodynamics. “The goal is to close the gap, enhance our performance in the remaining races, and build momentum for next year.”

“Sao Paulo has historically been a strong track for us and is quite representative, so we’re optimistic these upgrades will help us make progress toward the front.” 

Peter Prodromou, McLaren Technical Director Aerodynamics

“The season isn't finished yet: these upgrades are aimed at enhancing the car's performance now and assisting us in our battle for third in the championship standings. While the insights gained from these upgrades will contribute to next year’s development, we also anticipate incorporating the new front wing's concept into next year’s car launch specification.”

McLaren is currently trailing third-placed Red Bull by 17 points, having accumulated only 59 points compared to their rival’s 152 in the last five races.

The race in Mexico was still promising, with Norris finishing fifth, just 12 seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen, although the reigning world champion wasn’t optimistic about the upcoming races.

“Looking back at Baku and other events, I think we will still face challenges with pace,” he remarked on Sunday evening. “We need to enhance the car in specific areas and on certain tracks significantly.”

“Today was positive, but I’m not confident that if we return to tracks where we struggled previously, we would suddenly perform well. It simply suited us today, but I don’t want to rely on a bit of hope and luck for performance.”

“We understand what needs improvement; it just requires time, and we hope for a better experience in Brazil.”