06/08/2026/AutosportTechnical
McLaren says Mercedes customer status has become a 2026 disadvantage
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McLaren believes its Mercedes customer team status has become a disadvantage during the 2026 Formula 1 season after difficult weekends in Montreal and Monaco.
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Autosport reports that McLaren sees its Mercedes customer status as a disadvantage in the 2026 Formula 1 season. After a stronger Miami weekend, McLaren's races in Montreal and Monaco did not go to plan, including strategy trouble in Canada and a retirement for Lando Norris. The team believes its customer position is now a competitive limitation.