{"id":2242922,"date":"2026-11-06T21:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242922"},"modified":"2026-11-06T21:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:45:00","slug":"first-impressions-of-mclarens-big-brazil-gp-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242922","title":{"rendered":"First impressions of McLaren\u2019s big Brazil GP upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>First impressions of McLaren\u2019s big Brazil GP upgrade<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>McLaren has given their first impressions of its major upgrade package for the Brazil GP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Luke Newman <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-11-06T21:45:00+00:00\">06 Nov 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>McLaren was the sole team to bring an upgrade package for the Brazil Grand Prix, as the team arrived with a new front wing, rear wing, beam wing, and floor furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the weekend, Lando Norris was not optimistic about the upgrades, as they were not meant to fix the issues he has been experiencing when driving his McLaren.<\/p>\n<p>However, after the opening Friday Free Practice sessions, the British driver was left feeling positive as he ended the day inside the top three in both Free Practice 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think FP1 we seemed quite easily on the pace,\u201d Norris said in the media pen after the Free Practice sessions on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFP2 we may have struggled a little bit more to match the Mercedes, but I think actually it&#8217;s been a pretty good start to the weekend. We&#8217;ve continued the trend that we had in Mexico. So, I think all in all a positive day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday was also a day where we&#8217;re kind of working through the upgrades and seeing if they&#8217;re working as they should. And they are, so I think we seem to gain performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing&#8217;s changed too much from a driving point of view. It&#8217;s still tricky, but it&#8217;s maybe brought a little bit of lap time, which is what we want.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Norris was asked whether the upgrades had been a positive addition to his car, to which he stated he \u2018thinks so\u2019, but the team will need time to look into the full impact of the parts ahead of Free Practice 3 on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He stated, \u201cI think so. I mean, tonight is the time the guys have to go through everything to analyse stuff.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-79dcf90051a90d93e34f5fbe40419bc73302024450b1260630549357ba2fb6c0\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli fastest in second Brazil GP practice<\/li>\n<li>Lando Norris sets Brazil GP first practice pace in upgraded McLaren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBut I mean upgrades, you can have two types of upgrades: upgrades that change kind of a balance and handling, and upgrades that are just there to bring performance, to bring lap time, to make things perform quicker, in the hope that they also improve how the car has been handling. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>McLaren has given their first impressions of its major upgrade package for the Brazil GP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>McLaren was the sole team to bring an upgrade package for the Brazil Grand Prix, as the team arrived with a new front wing, rear wing, beam wing, and floor furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the weekend, Lando Norris was not optimistic about the upgrades, as they were not meant to fix the issues he has been experiencing when driving his McLaren.<\/p>\n<p>However, after the opening Friday Free Practice sessions, the British driver was left feeling positive as he ended the day inside the top three in both Free Practice 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think FP1 we seemed quite easily on the pace,\u201d Norris said in the media pen after the Free Practice sessions on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFP2 we may have struggled a little bit more to match the Mercedes, but I think actually it&#8217;s been a pretty good start to the weekend. We&#8217;ve continued the trend that we had in Mexico. So, I think all in all a positive day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday was also a day where we&#8217;re kind of working through the upgrades and seeing if they&#8217;re working as they should. And they are, so I think we seem to gain performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing&#8217;s changed too much from a driving point of view. It&#8217;s still tricky, but it&#8217;s maybe brought a little bit of lap time, which is what we want.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Norris was asked whether the upgrades had been a positive addition to his car, to which he stated he \u2018thinks so\u2019, but the team will need time to look into the full impact of the parts ahead of Free Practice 3 on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He stated, \u201cI think so. I mean, tonight is the time the guys have to go through everything to analyse stuff.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-79dcf90051a90d93e34f5fbe40419bc73302024450b1260630549357ba2fb6c0\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli fastest in second Brazil GP practice<\/li>\n<li>Lando Norris sets Brazil GP first practice pace in upgraded McLaren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBut I mean upgrades, you can have two types of upgrades: upgrades that change kind of a balance and handling, and upgrades that are just there to bring performance, to bring lap time, to make things perform quicker, in the hope that they also improve how the car has been handling. And as we know, it&#8217;s been a tricky car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo today seemed a little bit more straightforward. So, even though the upgrades are not performed to change the handling characteristics, they aim to just bring load and to bring grip; sometimes you get a bit of a difference in feeling. And I think today was a slightly more positive feeling, so that&#8217;s certainly a good start to the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As well as Norris, Randy Singh, the Senior Director of Racing at McLaren, also added, &#8220;It has been an encouraging day for the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We brought a new upgrade package, including a revised front wing, and the data from both practice sessions indicates that it is delivering exactly as anticipated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest F1 news and analysis, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>McLaren was the sole team to bring an upgrade package for the Brazil Grand Prix, as the team arrived with a new front wing, rear wing, beam wing, and floor furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the weekend, Lando Norris was not optimistic about the upgrades, as they were not meant to fix the issues he has been experiencing when driving his McLaren.<\/p>\n<p>However, after the opening Friday Free Practice sessions, the British driver was left feeling positive as he ended the day inside the top three in both Free Practice 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think FP1 we seemed quite easily on the pace,\u201d Norris said in the media pen after the Free Practice sessions on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451401_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFP2 we may have struggled a little bit more to match the Mercedes, but I think actually it&#8217;s been a pretty good start to the weekend. We&#8217;ve continued the trend that we had in Mexico. So, I think all in all a positive day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday was also a day where we&#8217;re kind of working through the upgrades and seeing if they&#8217;re working as they should. And they are, so I think we seem to gain performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing&#8217;s changed too much from a driving point of view. It&#8217;s still tricky, but it&#8217;s maybe brought a little bit of lap time, which is what we want.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Norris was asked whether the upgrades had been a positive addition to his car, to which he stated he \u2018thinks so\u2019, but the team will need time to look into the full impact of the parts ahead of Free Practice 3 on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He stated, \u201cI think so. I mean, tonight is the time the guys have to go through everything to analyse stuff.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-79dcf90051a90d93e34f5fbe40419bc73302024450b1260630549357ba2fb6c0\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli fastest in second Brazil GP practice<\/li>\n<li>Lando Norris sets Brazil GP first practice pace in upgraded McLaren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451551_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBut I mean upgrades, you can have two types of upgrades: upgrades that change kind of a balance and handling, and upgrades that are just there to bring performance, to bring lap time, to make things perform quicker, in the hope that they also improve how the car has been handling. And as we know, it&#8217;s been a tricky car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo today seemed a little bit more straightforward. So, even though the upgrades are not performed to change the handling characteristics, they aim to just bring load and to bring grip; sometimes you get a bit of a difference in feeling. And I think today was a slightly more positive feeling, so that&#8217;s certainly a good start to the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As well as Norris, Randy Singh, the Senior Director of Racing at McLaren, also added, &#8220;It has been an encouraging day for the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We brought a new upgrade package, including a revised front wing, and the data from both practice sessions indicates that it is delivering exactly as anticipated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest F1 news and analysis, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1109551\/1\/first-impressions-mclarens-big-brazil-gp-upgrades&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1452058_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] First impressions of McLaren\u2019s big Brazil GP upgrade McLaren has given their first impressions of its major upgrade package for the Brazil GP Luke Newman 06 Nov 2026 Share Lando Norris \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images Prefer Crash.Net on Google See our stories more often Add McLaren was the sole team to bring an upgrade [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2242922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2242922","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2242922"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2242922\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2242922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2242922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2242922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}