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Seidl wants FIA to ‘admit’ mistakes were made in 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl is certain that Formula 1 can retain its integrity following the controversial ending to last season’s championship, but insists that the FIA needs the support of the teams in order to do so. Sir Lewis Hamilton had looked set to record the 104th win of his career and thus his

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Norris makes ‘natural decision’ to extend McLaren contract

Lando Norris has committed his future to McLaren, signing a contract that extends the length of his stay at the Woking outfit until the end of 2025. Norris, who recently presented an award at the BRITS, signed with the British side as a rookie in 2019 alongside Carlos Sainz. His pace was immediately discernible, with

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Brown admits McLaren were ‘worried about Lando’ as he neared race ban

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has called for changes to stewarding and the penalty points system in Formula 1, and the American admitted that the team were “worried” about Lando Norris last year as he neared a race ban. He said he reckons that employing full-time stewards would be a significant step towards consistency in the

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McLaren boss ‘really happy’ with Masi despite Abu Dhabi controversy

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has shown his support for race director Michael Masi following vast criticism of the Australian throughout 2021, and especially following the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Masi has been the subject of many verbal barbs for several contentious moments since he took over as race director from the late Charlie

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Seidl: ‘We thank Daniel and Lando for their hard work’

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has spoken of his pride at the Woking-based team’s efforts during the 2021 season, labelling it “one of the most exciting seasons” in the history of Formula 1. Lando Norris finished seventh, while his team-mate Daniel Ricciardo struggled to 12th in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, diminishing McLaren’s already-dim

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Seidl Calls For Respect After Red Bull Boss Receives FIA Warning

Andreas Seidl, the team principal of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, has called for respect after Red Bull team boss Christian Horner received a warning from the FIA for criticising a marshal in Qatar. Horner essentially blamed the marshal for Max Verstappen picking up a five-place grid penalty, as he was adjudged to have ignored

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Norris: Brown & Seidl Sometimes Give Me A ‘Kick Up The Arse’ To Do Better

McLaren driver Lando Norris has said he has a good working relationship with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and team principal Andreas Seidl, but he still feels pressure from them. The 21-year-old has been in exceptional form this season, and he is currently third in the Drivers’ Standings on 113 points. READ: Bugatti-Partnered Car-Maker Not

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Daniel Ricciardo Reveals Hay Fever Affected His British Grand Prix

After a slow start to the 2021 season with McLaren, Daniel Riccardo had a “better weekend” at last weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone.    The Australian has struggled to keep up with team-mate Lando Norris throughout the season, previously stating that he was “past the point of being frustrated.” READ: Marko Comments On Possibility Of

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