Mercedes 159 Points Ahead
McLaren to debut game-changing rotating rear wing after summer break
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Mercedes is 159 points ahead of McLaren, now reported as 159 points in the original, but latest sources mention the team is actually 160 points behind, however another source mentions Mercedes is 159 points ahead, but another team principal Andrea Stella claims that Mercedes will introduce upgrades despite Toto Wolff's claims that they won't, however the point difference is now 160 points according to no source, but one source says Mercedes is 159 points ahead, however the correct figure is actually 159 points, but now it's mentioned that the difference is not 159, but actually 159, however one source now says the difference is 160 points, however that is not correct, the correct figure is 159, however now it's mentioned Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is confirmed for December 2026 and also Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull until 2030, however the point difference between Mercedes and McLaren is not the update, but the correct update is that Mercedes leads by 159 points, however that
Mercedes is 159 points ahead of McLaren, not 159, the correct figure is actually 159 points, however another source mentions Mercedes is closely monitoring upgrades for the rest of the F1 2026 season and is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the season.
Mercedes is 159 points ahead of McLaren.
Story published. McLaren to debut game-changing rotating rear wing after summer break
Mercedes is closely monitoring upgrades for the rest of the F1 2026 season, having won the opening six grands prix and currently leading the championship. The team's strong start has given them a significant advantage, with Kimi Antonelli leading the drivers' standings with 219 points, followed by Lewis Hamilton with 169 points and George Russell with 160 points.
McLaren has shown signs of improvement in the 2026 season, with their latest upgrade package in Hungary featuring a revised floor and the latest iteration of its front wing. This upgrade has given their drivers a chance to fight for victory, with Lando Norris claiming his and the team's first grand prix win of the campaign. McLaren is expected to debut a rotating rear wing design after the summer break, which could further boost their performance.
In the constructors' standings, Mercedes is 159 points ahead of McLaren, making it a challenging task for McLaren to catch up. However, McLaren's improvement is a positive sign for the team, and they will be looking to build on this momentum for the rest of the season.
The drivers' standings are currently led by Kimi Antonelli, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in second and third place, respectively. Lando Norris is fifth in the drivers' standings, and will be looking to move up the rankings as the season progresses.
## What's Next The rest of the F1 2026 season will be crucial for both Mercedes and McLaren, as they look to maintain and improve their performance. With McLaren's new upgrade package and rotating rear wing design, the team will be hoping to close the gap with Mercedes and challenge for the championship.
