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F1·PREVIEW·October 8, 2026 10:29 AM ET

McLaren targets Norris fuel issue with Singapore power unit fixes

Baku straights exposed gap to Mercedes

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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What happened: McLaren made peripheral changes to the Mercedes power unit in Lando Norris's car ahead of Singapore. The work targets a persistent fuel system problem affecting output on straights.

Why it matters: The team trailed Mercedes on Baku's long straights two weeks ago. With Norris entering the triple-header finale, straight-line output will decide Singapore points.

What to watch: Watch Singapore practice and straight-line speeds for signs the fix held.

Sources

  • @autosport 
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