McLaren, Mercedes among F1 teams bringing big upgrades to United States Grand Prix
AUSTIN — The 2024 Formula 1 season may be coming to an end, but the ongoing development battle shows no signs of slowing down. On Friday, all 10 F1 teams were asked to draw up a list of upgrades for the American Grand Prix, with several identifying significant upgrades to the 2024 challengers. among them? […]
McLaren F1 instructed by the FIA to alter their rear wing, per reports
On Thursday we discussed McLaren's rear wing and why the part has become a hot topic in F1 circles. Despite concerns from rival teams, F1's governing body issued a statement ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix saying the rear wing is legal, but they have indicated they will be monitoring the issue, with many wondering […]
Pato O’Ward to drive in FP1 for McLaren at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix
When the F1 grid heads to Mexico in October for the Mexico City Grand Prix, McLaren will field a different driver in the MCL38 in FP1. Current IndyCar driver, Pat O'Ward. In addition to his IndyCar duties with Arrow McLaren, O'Ward is also the reserve driver for the McLaren F1 team. This is not O'Ward's […]
Max Verstappen and Red Bull sounding the alarm as McLaren close in
Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix was a race of damage limitation for Max Verstappen. After Lando Norris was passed by Verstappen at the end of lap 17 on Sunday, the Red Bull driver knew he had to run his own race. In his words:‘s goal was to finish second, and Verstappen did just that, finishing 22 […]
McLaren F1 brings a host of upgrades to the Dutch Grand Prix
During the summer shutdown, we argued that McLaren’s good form so far this season could be even better in the second half of the season. Why? Some may point to McLaren correcting strategic mistakes made in the first half of the season, but the deeper reason is that the team has only brought one significant […]
McLaren ruled out of the Adrian Newey chase as F1 rumors continue to swirl
As rumours continue to swirl about Adrian Newey’s next F1 destination, one team has officially dropped out of the race to sign arguably the greatest designer in the sport’s history. McLaren. Team The CEO spoke BBC Sports A feature article published on Wednesday touched on the team’s rise up the standings and a possible title […]
Lando Norris and McLaren blame ‘small glitch’ for shaky start at Hungarian Grand Prix
In the hours and days since the Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren is facing questions about how it guided Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to the team’s first one-two finish since the Italian Grand Prix of 2021. Much of the attention has been focused on a series of team orders given to Norris late in the […]
Why Sunday is critical for Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and McLaren
In FIA press conference At Saturday’s Hungarian Grand Prix, Lando Norris was asked the question that was on everyone’s mind. Sure, he had just taken pole position in the MCL38, and with teammate Oscar Piastri qualifying second, McLaren had managed to monopolise the front row for the first time since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix, […]
Oscar Piastri: McLaren ‘learning’ how to fight
McLaren enjoyed a solid afternoon at the British Grand Prix, with Lando Norris finishing third and Oscar Piastri fourth, giving the Woking-based team the most points of the field with 27. However, with a few different strategic decisions the team could have left Silverstone with a double podium, even if they didn’t monopolise the front […]
McLaren boss Zak Brown credits ‘trust’ for team’s stunning turnaround
Zac Brown SB Nation Last autumn, in explaining McLaren’s incredible mid-season turnaround, he summarised the reasons for McLaren’s ascent quite simply: “A faster race car,” was how McLaren’s CEO explained it. but, talk Independent Ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren’s boss offered a different explanation for the team’s turnaround. trust. Brown spoke about […]