McLaren boss Andrea Stella offers his verdict on the United States Grand Prix
AUSTIN — Celebrations began Sunday night at Ferrari's hospitality space as the Scuderia enjoyed a one-two finish between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. However, the atmosphere at McLaren was a little different. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both finished in the points, but Norris was unable to maintain first until Turn 1 after lights […]
Lando Norris delivered a ‘beautiful lap’ when McLaren needed it the most
AUSTIN — As the U.S. Grand Prix got underway, all talk in the F1 world was focused on McLaren. The Woking-based team has moved to the top of the constructors' championship thanks to Oscar Piastri's win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but will they be able to hold off Red Bull and Ferrari to the […]
Lando Norris avoids penalty in F1 Sprint Race at United States GP, on a tough day for McLaren
AUSTIN – Lando Norris avoided a penalty from race officials after being investigated for “erratic driving” during the final lap of the F1 United States Grand Prix sprint race. But after a tough end on Friday, it might be the best news of the day for McLaren, who endured a tough start to Saturday. Norris, […]
McLaren looking for answers after ‘shocking’ Friday at the United States Grand Prix
AUSTIN — Zac Brown was the center of attention at Friday's U.S. Grand Prix. During Friday's FIA press conference, Brawn sat alongside team principals Laurent Mequise of the RB F1 team and Oliver Oakes of Alpine, and almost every question was directed to the McLaren CEO. mediated. reason? The Woking-based team has surged to the […]
Zak Brown has a simple message at McLaren as the title leaders hit F1’s final stretch
AUSTIN — At Thursday's FIA press conference, McLaren driver Lando Norris declared that regardless of how the season ends, this will be a year to be proud of for himself and McLaren. On Friday, his boss echoed similar sentiments. At an FIA press conference here in Austin on Friday, McLaren CEO Zak Brown revealed whether […]
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 […]