McLaren’s championship dreams may be fading in 2026, according to former F1 driver Karun Chandhok, who warns the team’s development lag is too big to overcome this season. Once the reigning constructors’ champions, they’ve slipped to 15-20 seconds off the pace, with upgrades failing to deliver. Third in the standings but far from the front, drivers Norris and Piastri also trail in the driver’s race. Chandhok urges McLaren to pivot—stop chasing 2026 and start building for 2027, where they must be on the front foot to reclaim dominance.

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