McLaren brings upgrades and trials new wing at Hungarian GP

McLaren will bring a significant upgrade package to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, aiming to accelerate its development and close the gap to rivals Mercedes and Ferrari. The team, currently third in the constructors' championship, will also use Friday's first practice session to evaluate an experimental rear wing and fulfill a rookie driver requirement by fielding reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli.

The centerpiece of the Budapest upgrade is a revised floor, accompanied by several aerodynamic updates. Team officials have described the Hungarian Grand Prix as a critical opportunity to gather data before the sport's summer shutdown, with the goal of strengthening their position for the second half of the season. McLaren senior racing director Randy Singh emphasized the importance of every development in a highly competitive season, stating the aim is to carry positive momentum into the break.

The team will also trial its own version of an innovative rear wing concept, often referred to as an "upside-down" or "Macarena" wing, during the first practice session. This design, which sees the rear wing mainplane rotate, was originally slated for a test in Austria but...