McLaren arrived in Canada with podium pace. They left with a DNF, P11, and a strategy gamble that destroyed everything. Can they recover lost momentum in Monaco?

From the Mercedes pair likely to bang wheels once more and McLaren ready to capitalise on any chaos ahead, to damp weather throwing a curveball in the mix, here's everything to look out for in the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

After bringing another set of upgrades to the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren seem closer to fighting back at the front.

McLaren’s turnaround in fortunes since 2018 has been sensational — but where have they made the most amount of changes to become champions again, and return to form once more this season after a bleak start to 2026?

Charles Leclerc is penalised following a costly final-lap mistake in Miami, dropping him down to eighth.

Kimi Antonelli won a chaotic Miami Grand Prix from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with plenty of chaos during the opening and closing stages of the race making up for the lack of wet weather action.

McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri went from the highs of a 1-2 finish in the sprint to a difficult qualifying session.

Word on the street says the MCL40’s new upgrades will turn the tables in Miami. Oscar Piastri debunks the rumors.

Kimi Antonelli took a dominant win at the Japanese Grand Prix after benefitting from a Safety Car, becoming the youngest championship leader with his second consecutive victory. Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc complete the podium with George Russell settling for fourth.

Kimi Antonelli took a second consecutive pole in Japan with George Russell making it a Mercedes 1-2 despite struggling throughout the session, while Oscar Piastri completes the top three for the Japanese Grand Prix's starting grid.

The second practice hour in Suzuka saw Oscar Piastri top the timesheets ahead of the Mercedes pair, in a session that once again saw reliability issues curb running for several drivers on the grid.

McLaren have gotten off to an unfortunate start in the 2026 season. The reigning champions have struggled to find their way amidst the new regulations.

The MCL38s remained silent in Shanghai as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri faced pre-race mechanical failures, ending their F1 weekend before it began.

Oscar Piastri’s home Australian Grand Prix ends before the start after a Turn 4 crash on reconnaissance laps, leaving McLaren searching for answers.

Oscar Piastri admits Mercedes’ pace surprised the field after qualifying fifth at his home Australian Grand Prix.

A rundown of of all the drama and results from FP2 at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

Another Formula One season, another comment on McLaren’s notorious ‘Papaya Rules’. McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has dismissed talk of a revengeful approach to the season, emphasising cooperation as the team begins its 2026 title defence in the place he calls home: Melbourne, Australia.

McLaren begin 2026 as reigning champions, but radical new regulations threaten to reset the order and ignite a fierce title fight.

Oscar Piastri restructures his inner circle for 2026, shifting from mentorship to technical precision after a revealing 2025 title fight.

McLaren unveiled the MCL40 in Bahrain, reinforcing continuity through papaya, a settled driver pairing, and clear intent as F1 resets for 2026.