Upgrades fuel McLaren's Miami sprint win despite strategic misfire
McLaren's upgrades click at Miami, delivering a sprint 1-2, but pitstop execution costs them main-race victory and title momentum.
McLaren arrived at Miami with upgrades and results significantly improved, with victory for in the sprint race—but a pitstop strategy decision in the main race cost them the chance to capitalize on their technical gains and claim the full weekend victory. The team's technical revival, visible in both qualifying pace and race performance, marks a potential inflection point in the 2026 season. McLaren entered the Miami Grand Prix with a clear objective: deliver on a package of upgrades designed to close the gap to front-running competitors.
