In a candid interview with McLaren’s official social media channel, Australian sensation Oscar Piastri, who has been making waves in his debut Formula 1 season, shared insights into his career and personal aspirations. Piastri, who recently inked a contract extension with McLaren, revealed that he might have pursued a career as an engineer if he
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Oscar Piastri has admitted that he does “completely understand” why Lando Norris receives upgrades first, with the rookie having often received them a race after the British driver. Norris has received preferential treatment this season when it comes to receiving upgrades, with McLaren having prioritised the more experienced driver. This has been the case when
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McLaren’s Lando Norris has backed Max Verstappen’s assertion that Red Bull Racing’s RB19 car is not specifically designed around a single driver’s preferences. As Max Verstappen continues to dominate the F1 season with an impressive streak of 10 consecutive Grand Prix victories, remarks from Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff suggested that Verstappen’s success, in contrast
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Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that his two-year stint with McLaren simply “didn’t work out”, with his terminated contract having actually been a “blessing in disguise”. Ricciardo joined McLaren from Renault in 2021, with his deal having expired at the end of 2023. 2021 wasn’t the greatest of seasons but it was by no means the
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McLaren driver Lando Norris has firmly rejected the notion that Red Bull Racing is crafting its Formula 1 cars solely to accommodate the driving preferences of their star racer, Max Verstappen. Red Bull has dominated the 2023 season, clinching the Constructors’ Championship title with six rounds to spare, boasting an impressive record of victories in
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Oscar Piastri has revealed that he agreed to a two-year contract extension as it brings “nice confidence” to himself and McLaren, with the rookie now being contracted to the team until the end of 2026. Piastri joined the Formula 1 grid this season on a two-year deal taking him to the end of 2024; however,
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Lando Norris has been compared to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham in terms of transfer market potential, sparking discussions about his future in the sport. With Audi set to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as part of a partnership with Sauber, the question of whether Norris could be of interest to the Audi
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Frederic Vasseur, team principal of Ferrari, has provided insights into McLaren’s Formula 1 recovery, emphasising that their resurgence began even before their significant step forward in Austria. McLaren, based in Woking, initially faced challenges in the 2023 season, falling short of their development targets for their car in the lead-up to pre-season testing. Their struggles
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McLaren finds itself in a promising yet challenging position. While driver Lando Norris exudes optimism about the team’s ability to challenge Red Bull, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella remains cautiously realistic about the task at hand. Red Bull Racing clinched the constructors’ championship title at the Japanese Grand Prix, and their star driver, Max Verstappen,
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Lando Norris has openly admitted that he’s had to work a “little bit harder” this season following the arrival of rookie Oscar Piastri, who replaced Daniel Ricciardo. The former Formula 2 and Formula 3 Champion has settled into Formula 1 and into McLaren quicker than anyone could’ve ever imagined, with him already being an F1
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