# McLaren to upgrade MCL40 F1 car at Las Vegas

> McLaren plans MCL40 upgrades for Las Vegas GP to boost 2027 performance.
- Title: McLaren to upgrade MCL40 F1 car at Las Vegas · Autosport
- Summary: McLaren plans MCL40 upgrades for Las Vegas GP to boost 2027 performance. McLaren will introduce MCL40 upgrades at Las Vegas Grand Prix to prepare for 2027…
- Keywords: mclaren, mcl40, las vegas grand prix, formula 1, lando norris, oscar piastri, andrea stella, 2027 f1 car, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-to-upgrade-mcl40-f1-car-at-its-bogey-track-las-vegas/10874450
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-11-14T09:13:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mclaren, mcl40, las vegas grand prix, formula 1, lando norris, oscar piastri, andrea stella, 2027 f1 car, sports, cars
## McLaren's Las Vegas Struggle
McLaren has never won at Las Vegas Grand Prix, ending a five-round podium-less streak in 2023.
## 2027 Front Wing Concept
McLaren launched a 2027 front wing concept in Brazil for improved driveability and predictability.
## Recent Performance
Lando Norris clinched pole and victory at Interlagos in wet conditions, ending a five-round podium-less streak.
## 2023 Las Vegas Issues
McLaren's cars were eliminated in Q1 of 2023, with Lando Norris crashing on lap three.
## 2024 Las Vegas Problems
Last year, Norris qualified sixth but was disqualified due to worn skid blocks.
## 2025 Upgrades
McLaren will introduce MCL40 upgrades at Las Vegas Grand Prix, forming the foundation for next year's car.
## 2027 Strategy
McLaren expects the MCL40 to perform better at Las Vegas despite circuit challenges for top speed.
## Key takeaway

McLaren will introduce MCL40 upgrades at Las Vegas Grand Prix to prepare for 2027 season after struggling there.