McLaren sets sights on 2027 after three wins this season
McLaren Racing says three Grand Prix victories in 2026 are not enough, and the team is already preparing for its next campaign.
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown said in Abu Dhabi that the team is not satisfied with three wins this season and hopes to add to that total. He said the immediate focus is on preparing for the 2027 season and returning to the top of the sport after recent championship success.
The team won the 2024 and 2025 Constructors' Championships, and Lando Norris claimed the 2025 Drivers' title. The 2026 campaign has been more difficult, with rivals closing the gap. Norris's victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on November 8 gave the team its third win of the year. Brown did not give specific details of the 2027 technical plans.
Brown also spoke about the team's ties to the region during the unveiling of a McLaren-branded Boeing 787 Dreamliner by Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi. He said the team is owned by Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, and noted that Bahrain hosts the season's opening race while Abu Dhabi stages the finale.