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After losing his record F1 wins streak and Red Bull's 100% victory run in 2023, Verstappen bounced back by topping both Friday practice sessions, going quickest in FP2 by... read more »
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Verstappen led both of Friday's free practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix, ending the day 0.320 seconds clear of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and nearly half a... read more »
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Lando Norris described McLaren's MCL60 as "all over the place" despite posting encouraging lap times during Japanese Grand Prix practice on Friday. Norris... read more »
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McLaren Racing has announced that Ryo Hirakawa, the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, will join the Woking-based outfit as an F1 reserve driver as part of its Driver Development... read more »
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McLaren has confirmed that Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Ryō Hirakawa will join the Woking-based squad as a reserve driver in 2024 as part of its driver development program. Hirakawa... read more »
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Hirakawa will become part of McLaren's driver development programme, supporting the Woking team in its simulator as well as conducting a testing programme with its 2021... read more »
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The season finale of the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season is here. Get the behind-the-scenes look of Arrow McLaren Unlocked at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. read more »
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George Russell has tipped McLaren and Lando Norris to be the second-best team behind Red Bull across the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. While McLaren began the campaign... read more »
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says they are engaging in "good conversations" with Lando Norris about tying him down to a new F1 contract. read more »
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Having just committed to extending his contract by another two years until the end of 2026, it is clear that McLaren sees a very bright future for the young Australian. But it... read more »
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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton believes there would be "something up" if Red Bull were anything but "phenomenal" around Suzuka this weekend. read more »
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Formula One should be tougher on drivers who impede others because it has become rife in the sport and nobody seems to care enough, McLaren's Lando Norris said on Thursday. read more »
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri has similar traits to two-time champion Fernando Alonso and seven-time champion Michael Schumacher. read more »
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McLaren driver Lando Norris has launched an attack on his fellow F1 rivals over impeding in qualifying. read more »
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The Woking-based squad announced this week that it has extended Oscar Piastri's deal until the end of 2026, which means attention has now shifted to the future of its... read more »
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Oscar Piastri will continue racing alongside Lando Norris in the coming season after McLaren confirmed a contract extension with the Australian driver until the end of 2026. read more »
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Lando Norris believes McLaren have the "strongest" driver pairing in F1 following Oscar Piastri's contract extension. read more »
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Off the back of a positive result for us in Singapore, we are now focused on seeing what these latest upgrades can do in Japan across both cars. read more »
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Video: F1 driver ice bath in Singapore read more »
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The Woking-based squad produced another strong podium finish in last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, as Lando Norris came home in second place behind race winner Carlos... read more »
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McLaren's future, this week more than ever, looks bright. Their exceptional driver pairing, remarkable resurgence post-'Honda Era,' and strategic development... read more »
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With team-mate George Russell crashing out on the final lap at Marina Bay last weekend, chasing team-mate Hamilton claimed the final spot on the podium after the duo's... read more »
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It was a good Singapore Grand Prix from McLaren, with Lando Norris finishing second and Oscar Piastri seventh. read more »
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McLaren announce the extension of their contract with Australian rookie Oscar Piastri until the end of 2026. read more »