What happened: McLaren will carry its current handling limitations through the rest of the season, with a complete fix waiting on the 2027 regulations reset. The weakness persisted through the triple-header and Marina Bay weekend.

Why it matters: Norris finished P4 and Piastri P5 in Singapore while Verstappen won from pole, ceding ground in a tight title fight. With little development scope left under the current rules, McLaren faces damage limitation rather than a turnaround.

What to watch: Watch whether setup and circuit-specific fixes can stabilize results over the remaining rounds before development shifts fully to 2027.