MCLAREN MUST PASS MONZA TEST FIRST

Original: Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge

McLaren must demonstrate competitive performance at Monza before establishing itself as a serious title contender in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

After a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season – with a limited understanding of the Mercedes power unit in Australia and even a double DNS in China – McLaren now appears to be back where the Woking-based team has most often been seen in recent years: at the front of the grid. Consecutive vict