McLaren brings stars-and-stripes theme to track as United States GP practice begins

Upgrades hit the asphalt in Austin for opening session.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Stars, stripes and speed ⭐️ #McLarenF1 | #UnitedStatesGP 🇺🇸 https://t.co/e2v9j1niqR Via @McLarenF1 on X

What happened: McLaren hits the track in Austin with a stars-and-stripes motif and a new helmet design for the MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix. The opening practice session of the weekend is underway at Circuit of the Americas.

Why it matters: The Texas round continues the 2026 Formula 1 regular season with new car upgrades entering service for the weekend race. Opening practice provides the initial on-track baseline for those updated packages in Austin.

What to watch: Teams complete first practice at Circuit of the Americas before shifting focus to qualifying preparations.

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@McLarenF1 2026-10-23T17:50:53.461543+00:00

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