Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has admitted that Lando Norris’ McLaren contract is “unfortunately” too long, making him unavailable to replace Sergio Perez in 2024 or 2025. Norris is currently contracted to McLaren until the end of 2025, with CEO Zak Brown having insisted that the 23-year-old doesn’t have any exit clauses. As a
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Timo Glock, the former Toyota and Marussia Formula 1 driver, has drawn attention to the mounting pressure faced by Lando Norris within the McLaren team due to the impressive performance of his teammate, Oscar Piastri. Glock believes that Norris is now grappling with an ‘issue’ as Piastri’s remarkable abilities pose a formidable challenge that even
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has offered praise to Lewis Hamilton for his admirable display of sportsmanship in acknowledging his mistake during a battle with Oscar Piastri at Monza. Hamilton, who was employing an unconventional hard-to-medium tire strategy rather than the preferred medium-to-hard, utilised the softer rubber to challenge Piastri for the eighth position on
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After the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has strongly criticised the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, labelling it as “unacceptable.” Stella expressed his disappointment with both drivers, emphasising that they placed their individual ambitions above the team’s interests. The incident occurred when Norris had already made a pit stop for
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Oscar Piastri, the McLaren driver, has placed the blame squarely on Lewis Hamilton for a late-race collision that forced him to pit for a new front wing during the Monza Grand Prix on Sunday. The incident unfolded when Piastri was running in eighth place with just ten laps remaining, putting him on course to secure
MoreMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has insisted that Lando Norris will not be going anywhere until his contract expires, amid reported interest from Red Bull. Throughout his Formula 1 career, Norris has always been rumoured as a potential Red Bull driver for the future, something advisor Dr Helmut Marko recently admitted he could “imagine”. Norris
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has praised the emerging talent of rookie driver Oscar Piastri, suggesting that he has the potential to become a world champion. Despite McLaren’s challenges with an underperforming car this season, Piastri’s remarkable performances have caught the attention of the Formula 1 community. In a sport where driver lineups play a crucial
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McLaren’s Lando Norris has opened up about the physical challenges he has faced since the introduction of ground-effect cars in Formula 1 at the beginning of the 2022 season. These new-generation cars require low ground clearance and stiff suspension setups to optimise downforce through tunnels and floor edges, fundamentally altering the driving experience compared to
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Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen has admitted that it’s “not possible” for himself and “best friend” Lando Norris to be team-mates anytime soon, due to the McLaren driver having signed a long-term contract. Norris signed a long-term deal with McLaren last season after having reportedly spoken to Red Bull. The British driver agreed to remain
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Amidst swirling speculation linking Lando Norris to various Formula 1 teams, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has responded with a candid acknowledgment of the interest surrounding the impressive 23-year-old British driver. The discussion has been fuelled by Red Bull’s Dr. Helmut Marko, who hinted at Norris being on their radar. Even Max Verstappen, a close
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