McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has offered guidance to young driver Lando Norris, encouraging him to strike a balance between self-critique and self-improvement after Norris expressed severe self-criticism following a challenging weekend in Qatar. During the Qatar Grand Prix, Norris was notably critical of his own performance, highlighting that driving errors had cost him potential
MoreMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has defended Lando Norris questioning team orders during last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, when closing on Oscar Piastri. Starting from 10th, a podium seemed like a huge challenge for the 23-year-old; however, his chances massively increased after both Mercedes drivers span at the opening corner. Norris made lightwork of most
MoreFor the second consecutive race, McLaren celebrated a double podium finish as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris secured second and third place, respectively, at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend. Fresh from his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Sprint race, Piastri demonstrated remarkable prowess as he climbed from a sixth-place start to secure the
MoreRookie Oscar Piastri claimed a second consecutive podium on Sunday at the Qatar Grand Prix, an event he admits was the “hardest race of my life”. Scorching temperatures and high humidity made the 57-lap race at the Lusail International Circuit one of survival, with several drivers having taken themselves to the medical centre after the
MoreThe dramatic collision between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell left the podium trio shocked in the post-race cooldown room following the F1 Qatar Grand Prix. As the lights went out in Lusail, Lewis Hamilton, on soft tires, surged ahead with a brilliant start from the racing line, outpacing George Russell, who started on medium tires
MoreLewis Hamilton took full responsibility for an opening lap collision with his teammate George Russell in the Qatar Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen secured his 14th grand prix victory of the season. Newly crowned world champion Verstappen triumphed over the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who secured second and third places, respectively.
MoreLando Norris secured his third consecutive podium finish on Sunday at the Qatar Grand Prix after finishing third; however, the Briton was intent on pushing for second. Starting from P10, a rostrum finish looked like a huge challenge for the McLaren driver, although Lewis Hamilton and George Russell colliding at the first corner helped him
MoreMcLaren’s Lando Norris found himself grappling with a mix of disappointment and determination after the Qatar Sprint race.. As he watched his teammate, Oscar Piastri, seize his maiden Sprint win at the Losail International Circuit, Norris acknowledged that his own errors had cost him a golden opportunity. Throughout the 2023 season, Norris has been at
MoreLewis Hamilton was quick to congratulate Oscar Piastri and McLaren for winning Saturday evening’s sprint race, at the Qatar Grand Prix. Starting from pole position for the 19-lap race, Piastri did well to keep his composure after falling behind George Russell in the opening laps. Piastri started on the Medium compound whereas Russell started on
MoreOscar Piastri discovered he’d been demoted from third to sixth on the grid for Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix whilst mid-interview in parc ferme, in what was an awkward moment for the rookie. Several drivers had lap times deleted during qualifying Friday evening at the Lusail International Circuit, with the strong gusts of wind having played
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