Oscar Piastri celebrated his sprint win at the Qatar GP 2025 but remained wary of potential errors and the persistent threat from Red Bull, stressing that maintaining this momentum on the fast, high-grip circuit is crucial for the rest of the weekend.
Mercedes driver George Russell was pleasantly surprised to qualify second for the Qatar GP sprint, slotting between McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, while anticipating a challenging race due to the circuit’s overtaking difficulties.
Zak Brown has shut down suggestions of an FIA plot after both McLaren MCL39s were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for excessive skid block wear, describing the sanction as harsh but legitimate and stressing that the team simply made a mistake under unusual track conditions.
A messy SQ3 cost Lando Norris a shot at Qatar Sprint pole, as traffic behind Alex Albon and a final‑corner error allowed McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri to seize top spot.
Trapped Behind Albon, Norris Hands Qatar Sprint Pole to Piastri Lire la suite »
McLaren sent a powerful message in Qatar as Oscar Piastri headed Lando Norris in the sole practice session, with the pair half a second clear of Max Verstappen, who struggled to only sixth at Lusail.
Max Verstappen gleefully welcomes McLaren’s decision against team orders for Lando Norris, labeling it « perfect » while stating he’d tell any team to « f-off » if asked to support a teammate.
Verstappen Delighted by McLaren’s No Team Orders: « Perfect! » Lire la suite »
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri confirm no excessive risks were taken before their double disqualification over plank wear at the 2025 Las Vegas GP, highlighting unexpected porpoising.
McLaren Insists It « Played It Safe » Before 2025 Las Vegas GP Disqualification Lire la suite »
Andrea Stella highlights how McLaren’s Las Vegas plank wear disqualification shows the need for less severe sanctions on minor technical infringements with no performance gain.
McLaren Calls for Proportional Penalties After Las Vegas Disqualification Lire la suite »
With two rounds remaining in the 2025 F1 season, Oscar Piastri insists McLaren will not impose team orders to help Lando Norris, stating he remains free to fight for the title while level on points with Max Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri Rejects McLaren Team Orders to Favour Norris in 2025 Title Fight Lire la suite »
Williams team principal James Vowles will swap the pit wall for the cockpit at the Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi, sharing a McLaren 720S GT3 Evo with Garage 59 only days after the 2025 F1 season finale.
From Pit Wall to GT3: James Vowles to Race Gulf 12 Hours in a McLaren Lire la suite »
