The relationship between McLaren and Honda was not a successful one, as the team struggled to be even slightly competitive during their time partnered with the Japanese manufacturer. The unreliable and uncompetitive Honda engine led to a number of infamous Fernando Alonso meltdowns, with the iconic “GP2 engine,” shouts coming from when the Spaniard was
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During his previous four seasons in F1 with McLaren, Lando Norris has been partnered with the experienced figures of Carlos Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo. In 2023 however, the 23-year-old will be alongside Australian rookie Oscar Piastri, who has replaced Ricciardo after his contract was terminated a year early. Norris’ new role as team leader will
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The future of Sauber looks exciting, as German car manufacturing giants Audi will complete their takeover of the team in 2026, starting from square one like all of the other teams under the new engine regulations. The situation with the team is currently a complex one, with a complete reshuffle of staff having been completed
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Despite taking a shock win in Monza in 2021, Daniel Ricciardo was never able to fulfil his full potential with McLaren, eventually leaving the team a season earlier than expected. McLaren’s cars have been famously difficult to drive in recent seasons, with the nature of the car catering to a specific driving style. While Lando
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At the age of 25, Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 CV is incredible, with a record breaking 2022 being the latest of the Dutchman’s successes. Verstappen’s 15 race wins in 2022 shattered the previous record of 13 wins in a single season, which was shared between the German legends Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel. The 25-year-old
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Coming into the 2022 season, Mercedes decided that after three years fighting at the back of the grid with Williams, George Russell was finally ready to race for the Silver Arrows. Unfortunately for the Brit, he walked into Mercedes at the worst possible time, as the team got caught out by the major regulation changes
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This week has started off with a flurry of car launches, with both McLaren and Aston Martin launching their cars on Monday. While most team’s cars appear to have taken inspiration from both Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull for their new designs, Aston Martin’s AMR23 has certainly modelled itself somewhat on Red Bull. Modelling your
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Having spent the majority of the 2022 season attempting to overcome their major porpoising issue, Mercedes were finally able to bring major upgrades to the United States Grand Prix in Austin. The team mainly focused on the underfloor and these upgrades paid dividends in Brazil, were George Russell picked up the Silver Arrows’ only win
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Going into the 2023 season, McLaren will be looking to build on their impressive end to 2022, where Lando Norris secured his status as the best of the rest driver on the grid. The MCL60 was revealed to the world on Monday afternoon, with fans getting a good look at McLaren’s 2023 challenger, which the
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Some of the most powerful statements made in sport have come via Formula 1 in recent seasons, with the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton using their exposure for good. When Breonna Taylor was murdered by police officers in the USA, Lewis Hamilton wore a t-shirt at the Tuscan Grand Prix calling for the
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