McLaren declared “ready to challenge” Mercedes following its latest upgrade — a phrase nearly every team in the sport has used at some point about a car that then finished fifth

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03 August 2026

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The Stewards wish to clarify that none of this happened, and yet have still reached the following decision:

Fact McLaren declared “ready to challenge” Mercedes following its latest upgrade — a phrase nearly every team in the sport has used at some point about a car that then finished fifth

Decision The Stewards have reviewed the claim and can confirm that “ready to challenge” remains one of the least binding statements in professional sport, ranking somewhere between a New Year’s resolution and a wedding toast. McLaren is welcome to make the claim; the Stewards simply note that the last several teams to make it are currently unavailable for comment.

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