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Here’s how McLaren’s technical chief thinks they can beat Mercedes
A key figure in McLaren’s technical development has outlined a plan for the team to potentially catch up to Mercedes soon in the F1 2026 championship.
Mercedes, the current dominant force in F1, may face challenges following a FIA ruling on their compression ratio trick and subsequent power unit change for the Monaco Grand Prix.
McLaren’s technical director, Mark Temple, has hinted at the team’s focus on chassis improvements to bridge the gap to Mercedes.
Temple believes that Mercedes has weaknesses that McLaren could exploit in the ongoing season.
McLaren is working on F1 upgrades ahead of the Miami Grand Prix to continue closing the performance gap with their competitors.
