Chief designer Rob Marshall discusses the McLaren MCL40, their run on Day 3, and their programme for the remainder of the 2026 F1 shakedown in Barcelona
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Rob Marshall “quite happy” with McLaren F1’s solid 2026 debut on Day 3 of Barcelona shakedown

Chief designer Rob Marshall shared his thoughts on McLaren hitting the track for the first time with their 2026 car, how innovative the MCL40 is, and their run plan for the remainder of the F1 shakedown as the third day of the private event in Barcelona came to a close. McLaren initially dedicated their time…

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Rob Marshall joins Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and George Russell on the podium in Melbourne 2025
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McLaren likely to keep 2026 F1 car the same from Barcelona to Australia

McLaren Chief Designer Rob Marshall says the team’s 2026 F1 car will likely remain similar from the Barcelona testing through to the opening round of the Formula 1 season in Australia. Marshall said the atmosphere within McLaren remains positive as the team approaches its first on-track running. Though, this running will not come on the…

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has maintained that McLaren's progress is totally legitimate after the F1 Miami GP.
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists McLaren’s gains are “totally legit” after F1 Miami GP

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff opened up about their car performance, McLaren’s advantages, and concerns over legality after yet another solid weekend at the F1 Miami GP.  Whilst Kimi Antonelli snatched pole ahead of the rapid McLaren duo and shined in Sprint qualifying, George Russell secured his fourth podium of the season last Sunday after…

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