Home/Articles/F1
F1·PREVIEW·October 29, 2026 03:15 PM ET

McLaren heads to Mexico after Austin fifth and seventh

Both cars started on the fourth row in Texas.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
Post on X

What happened: McLaren plans further car upgrades in the closing stages of the season.

Why it matters: The Mexico Grand Prix will be the team's next chance to assess its pace after Austin.

By the numbers: Austin: two fourth-row starts yielded fifth- and seventh-place finishes.

What to watch: Practice and qualifying will provide the next measure of McLaren's pace.

Sources

  • McLaren 

More on McLaren

CONVERSATION
Loading comments…
F1PreviewMcLaren
Follow F1 Intelligence
Real-time signals and analysis
@WireReportF1
WR Pro
The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.
$9/monthFree weekly newsletter →
RELATED STORIES
← Back to Wire Report