McLaren Racing has revealed that Ryo Hirakawa will become a part of the McLaren F1 Team as a reserve driver. This move is a significant step for Hirakawa, as he joins McLaren’s Driver Development program. The 29-year-old Japanese driver boasts an impressive racing record, with notable achievements in Super Formula and Super GT. Additionally, he
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown believes the media are “stirring” the idea of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen becoming team-mates in the future, something both drivers are open to. Ahead of the recent Italian Grand Prix, Norris and Verstappen both revealed that they’d like to be team-mates one day, with Norris having joked that he
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2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg believes Lando Norris could leave McLaren for Red Bull at the end of this season, despite being under contract until the end of 2025. Norris is regarded as one of the hottest talents in the sport currently and is someone whom Red Bull clearly admire. Red Bull advisor
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McLaren 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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In a surprising twist that has sent ripples through the motorsport community, Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren, has raised concerns about the future of Indycar champion Alex Palou’s journey to Formula 1. Brown believes that Palou’s recent actions have put his promising career progression at risk. Palou, who clinched the Indycar championship and was
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Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, has expressed unwavering confidence that their driver Lando Norris is more inclined to stay with the team and pursue a championship victory than to make a switch to the reigning constructor champions, Red Bull. Amidst rumours linking Norris to Red Bull, Brown firmly believes that Norris remains committed to McLaren’s
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In a lighthearted exchange that left Formula 1 fans amused, McLaren CEO Zak Brown playfully teased Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll during a radio appearance on ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show.’ The unexpected remark took place as Brown, along with McLaren driver Lando Norris and rising talent Oscar Piastri, participated in a Q&A session
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McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were left gobsmacked following a comment made by McLaren CEO Zak Brown, after the American fired a shot at Lance Stroll. Norris, Piastri and Brown recently competed in a quiz on Virgin UK, which is where Brown shocked his drivers after insisting that he was “dominating”. “I’m dominating.
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Just before the Formula 1 season paused for its summer break, Lando Norris experienced firsthand McLaren’s remarkable ability to transform a lacklustre car into a formidable contender within a short span of races. McLaren’s CEO Zak Brown remains hopeful that this development will inspire Norris to consider a long-term commitment to the team. Brown’s optimism
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Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and McLaren CEO Zak Brown have all revealed something they’re good at apart from their jobs, with all three unsurprisingly having another talent in the world of sport. The trio were guests on Virgin Radio’s breakfast show recently, hosted by Chris Evans. Their appearance came ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand
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