Aston Martin’s new AMR26 caused a red flag on its debut in Barcelona, while McLaren couldn’t run and Mercedes again set the pace.
Aston Martin AMR26 Debut: Red Flag at Barcelona Test Lire la suite »
Mercedes accumulated a massive 183 laps on Day 3 of Barcelona testing with Kimi Antonelli fastest. McLaren finally debuted the MCL40 with a conservative approach.
Mercedes Dominates Day 3, McLaren Debuts in Barcelona Test Lire la suite »
McLaren has officially confirmed reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward as its 2026 Formula 1 reserve drivers. The announcement is part of a comprehensive Driver Development Programme featuring nine talented drivers across F1, IndyCar, and endurance racing as the team prepares for major regulatory changes.
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has made a remarkably candid admission about Formula One’s off-track battles, acknowledging that the sport’s political maneuvering is as intense as the on-track racing—and that McLaren actively works to destabilize rival teams.
Zak Brown Embraces F1 Political Warfare: « We Try to Destabilize Other Teams » Lire la suite »
Oscar Piastri has reflected on the dramatic 2022 contract saga that saw him publicly reject Alpine in favor of McLaren. While he can now « look back on it with some laughs, » the Australian admits the experience was far from amusing at the time.
Piastri Reflects on Alpine Saga: « It Wasn’t So Funny » at the Time Lire la suite »
The McLaren MCL40A, set to compete in the 2026 Formula 1 season, has already been sold at auction for $11.48 million—an unprecedented sale for a car that has not yet turned a wheel.
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Despite billion-dollar budgets, Mercedes and Ferrari failed to win a single title between 2022 and 2025. George Russell and Charles Leclerc reveal the inside story of how they lost the era.
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Did McLaren’s « papaya rules » cost Oscar Piastri the 2025 title? Jacques Villeneuve doesn’t buy it, pointing instead to a dramatic late-season collapse and complacency.
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Former F1 driver Romain Grosjean was left scratching his head over Oscar Piastri’s dramatic mid-season dip, stating it looked « like his cousin was driving » as the title slipped away.
Romain Grosjean Baffled by Oscar Piastri’s 2025 Slump: “Like His Cousin Was Driving” Lire la suite »
Despite losing the 2025 F1 title to teammate Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri remains unfazed, stating Norris ‘hasn’t become Superman’ and their dynamic won’t change next season.
Oscar Piastri on Lando Norris: ‘He’s Not Superman’ After 2025 F1 Title Win Lire la suite »
