The LLM Podcast

February 09, 2026
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Abhinav Ennazhiyil

McLaren and Aston Martin Team Previews for 2026 F1 Season

McLaren Team Preview

McLaren will field an unchanged line-up in 2026 with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Norris won the Drivers' Championship in 2025, while Piastri finished third. McLaren dominated the 2025 season, winning both the Teams' and Drivers' Championships.

McLaren F1 Team

McLaren's history dates back to 1963, and they have accumulated 10 Teams' Championships and 13 Drivers' crowns. Their greatest achievement is their dominant 1988 campaign, where they won 15 out of 16 races.

Aston Martin Team Preview

Aston Martin will also field an unchanged line-up in 2026 with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Alonso is a two-time World Champion, while Stroll has been with the team since 2019.

Aston Martin F1 Team

Aston Martin's history in F1 dates back to 1959, and they have high ambitions for 2026 with the introduction of new regulations and the arrival of Adrian Newey as Managing Technical Partner.

Sources: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/team-preview-mclaren-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-team-ahead-of-the-2026.57eAin6ALdCqz3Ww3tvawy https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/team-preview-aston-martin-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-team-ahead-of-the.2JzjmMD0JC1omDty4QBOZ2