McLaren secured their first victory of the 2026 season at the Hungarian GP with Lando Norris. Team principal Andrea Stella stated that both meticulous on-track execution and a development package specifically brought to Hungary were decisive factors in this result…
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri harshly criticized the power unit issue that caused him to lose significant time compared to his teammate Lando Norris during the Belgian GP weekend. Piastri stated that the 2026 season qualifying sessions will be a test for drivers…
Speaking to reporters at the Belgian GP, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella did not definitively rule out the possibility of Max Verstappen joining the team in 2027. Stella stated that the four-time world champion driver would be joining the lineup…
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella explained that the main factor behind the poor performance at Silverstone was the inability to keep up with the pace of updates as the rivals. The team plans to have its next major package ready for the Hungarian GP.
Zak Brown explained that McLaren will not be able to use the new Mercedes power unit at Silverstone because the current engines have not yet reached the end of their mileage life.
Sky Sports commentator and former F1 driver Martin Brundle downplayed speculation linking Max Verstappen to McLaren, emphasizing that such rumors are commonplace in the Formula 1 paddock.
World champion Lando Norris has revealed that he has long-term plans with McLaren, but should he leave, he only has one team in mind.
Formula 1 is heading to Silverstone this weekend for the 10th race of the 2026 season, the British Grand Prix. Following a single practice session, a sprint race will be held on Saturday.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella stated that despite using the same power unit, the MCL40 was losing at least a second and a half per lap to the Mercedes W17 on the straights, and that the reason for this would be investigated.
McLaren and Red Bull have officially launched an appeal against the decision to lift Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP penalties. Both teams oppose the reinstatement of the French driver to the podium.
