Tag: McLaren

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix pole sitter Lando Norris said that as much as McLaren wanted to “dominate” qualifying, the MCL39 made it “difficult” to do so.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed how the team’s desire “to explore the market” in F1 extended to probing about Max Verstappen’s contract situation at Red Bull.

Lando Norris bemoaned balance issues with his McLaren MCL39 after second practice for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

McLaren has revealed that a desire to avoid potential distractions from rival F1 teams showing interest in its drivers was behind the timing of Oscar Piastri’s renewal.

Lando Norris has slammed the “short-sighted” notion that McLaren holds an advantage over its F1 rivals ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

To ward off interest from its F1 rivals, McLaren will shell out a massive $20 million a year to Oscar Piastri with his new deal, according to a report.

Oscar Piastri has expressed that it “made sense” to commit to McLaren in F1 on a multi-term deal, despite having had two seasons to run on his previous contract.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown boasted following the extension of Oscar Piastri’s contract with the team, claiming “we’ve got the best driver line-up ”.

On the eve of his home race, F1 Australian Grand Prix hero Oscar Piastri has signed a multi-year contract extension with McLaren.

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are relishing Australia being the season-opening race in F1 in 2025 due to the team’s past struggles in Bahrain.