McLaren
McLaren
- Team name McLaren
- Base Woking, United Kingdom
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- Founding date Jan 1 1963
- Podiums 59
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- Pole positions 24
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Why Lando Norris' New McLaren Role Could Pressure Piastri
Lando Norris has signalled his intention to become McLaren's undisputed leader, citing growing influence over team decisions following his recent contract extension through ...
01 Sep 2026 13:20 -
Nico Rosberg issues stark warning to former team Mercedes
Nico Rosberg has warned Mercedes that McLaren has become Formula 1's team to beat, delivering a stark assessment of his former employer's position after Lando Norris dom...
28 Aug 2026 14:50 -
Why Ralf Schumacher believes Piastri is no longer a team leader candidate
Oscar Piastri has become McLaren's second driver following a difficult start to the 2026 season, according to Ralf Schumacher. The former F1 driver says the Australian, who ...
27 Aug 2026 16:19 -
Why McLaren's Stella doesn't believe Mercedes money excuse
Andrea Stella expects Mercedes to accelerate its development programme imminently, despite Toto Wolff's insistence that budget cap constraints prevent the team from bringing...
27 Aug 2026 13:15 -
Why McLaren is ready to hand Norris a contract beyond 2030
Lando Norris is expected to become the latest driver to commit his long-term future to a single team, with McLaren preparing a contract extension that would keep the British dri...
26 Aug 2026 12:57 -
Why Wolff isn't worried about Norris repeating Verstappen's comeback
Toto Wolff has played down the threat posed by Lando Norris's closing title deficit, pointing to Max Verstappen's failed comeback bid in 2023 as evidence that a strong l...
25 Aug 2026 11:55 -
Red Bull and McLaren push to overturn Monaco result again
Red Bull and McLaren bring their appeal to the FIA International Court of Appeal in Paris today, challenging the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's podium finish at the Mo...
25 Aug 2026 09:51 -
Why McLaren worried Norris vs Piastri could explode
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted the team seriously feared the relationship between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could deteriorate following last season's...
12 Aug 2026 16:28 -
What Ricciardo told us about Verstappen and Norris messaging habits
Daniel Ricciardo has disclosed that Max Verstappen remains his most frequent contact from the Formula 1 paddock, with the pair maintaining regular phone conversations despite Ri...
12 Aug 2026 10:11 -
Why Piastri's McLaren deal may have shut the door on Verstappen
Oscar Piastri's contract with McLaren reportedly runs until the end of 2028, effectively closing the door on speculation linking Max Verstappen to the Woking team in the nea...
10 Aug 2026 10:09 -
Why McLaren won't pay what Verstappen costs
Max Verstappen's potential move to McLaren has hit a major financial obstacle, according to Formula 1 reporter Ralf Bach. The four-time world champion, who has been heavily ...
07 Aug 2026 16:31 -
Why Steiner would send Verstappen to Mercedes, not McLaren
Günther Steiner has named Mercedes as his preferred destination for Max Verstappen if the four-time world champion were to leave Red Bull Racing, placing the German manufac...
04 Aug 2026 13:17 -
Why McLaren's Stella said sorry after Piastri's Sainz clash
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has apologised after Oscar Piastri's furious reaction to contact with lapped driver Carlos Sainz during last weekend's Hungarian Gra...
30 Jul 2026 16:05 -
Could Verstappen to Mercedes trigger Russell's McLaren move?
Former Sky Sports reporter Rachel Brookes has predicted that Max Verstappen will still make the move to Mercedes, triggering a domino effect across the Formula 1 driver market t...
30 Jul 2026 10:55 -
Norris's bold claim after Hungary win reveals champion mindset
Lando Norris delivered one of his most complete performances to win the Hungarian Grand Prix and immediately declared himself unbeatable when given competitive machinery, despit...
27 Jul 2026 12:17 -
Racing Bulls boss hits back at Zak Brown's Red Bull claims
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has accused McLaren CEO Zak Brown of spreading inaccuracies about Red Bull's dual-team structure, claiming the American executive is...
23 Jul 2026 14:17 -
Norris believes McLaren cost him a win at Spa
Lando Norris has delivered a scathing assessment of McLaren's strategy at the Belgian Grand Prix, insisting the team squandered a genuine chance to fight for victory. The Br...
23 Jul 2026 12:10 -
Why Guenther Steiner thinks McLaren isn't the right move for Verstappen
Guenther Steiner has questioned whether a move to McLaren would represent genuine progress for Max Verstappen, suggesting the switch could amount to a lateral step or even a bac...
20 Jul 2026 15:54 -
Why Max Verstappen is backing a McLaren junior driver
Max Verstappen has agreed to mentor Belgian karting talent Dries van Langendonck, a 15-year-old currently enrolled in McLaren's junior programme. The four-time world champio...
20 Jul 2026 12:49 -
Piastri's pointed dig at Leclerc reveals frustration
Oscar Piastri has accused Charles Leclerc of denying him racing room after early contact at the Belgian Grand Prix left the McLaren driver with damage that derailed his podium c...
20 Jul 2026 11:47 -
Max Verstappen adds driver mentoring to growing racing empire
Max Verstappen will support the development of Belgian Formula 4 driver Dries van Langendonck, the four-time world champion announced today. The 15-year-old remains a member of ...
17 Jul 2026 16:23 -
Ralf Schumacher explains why Norris still isn't Verstappen's equal
Ralf Schumacher has claimed Lando Norris does not belong in the same tier as Max Verstappen, despite the McLaren driver winning his first world championship last season. The for...
16 Jul 2026 15:17 -
Why McLaren wants to park Fornaroli at Haas
McLaren is working on a loan arrangement to place Leonardo Fornaroli at Haas for the 2027 season, according to reports from the paddock. The reigning Formula 2 champion, signed ...
15 Jul 2026 12:17 -
Why McLaren's equal-status policy may stop Verstappen joining
The uncertainty creatMax Verstappen's potential move to McLaren for 2027 faces a significant philosophical barrier, according to Australian broadcaster Channel Nine. The fou...
10 Jul 2026 10:07 -
McLaren plans major upgrade push to close on Mercedes
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed the reigning constructors' champions will deploy a substantial upgrade package before and after the summer break, targetin...
09 Jul 2026 13:13 -
What Webber really thinks about a Piastri-Verstappen swap
Mark Webber has moved to quash speculation linking his client Oscar Piastri with a switch to Red Bull Racing, despite reports suggesting the Australian could replace Max Verstap...
09 Jul 2026 11:09 -
Why Verstappen to McLaren may not be the upgrade it seems
Max Verstappen's future remains the dominant narrative in the Formula 1 paddock, but Christijan Albers has cast doubt on the logic of a McLaren switch. The former F1 driver ...
08 Jul 2026 12:20 -
What Verstappen really said about the McLaren rumours
Max Verstappen has declined to comment on speculation linking him with a move to McLaren, insisting he will personally announce any career developments rather than letting rumou...
03 Jul 2026 13:17 -
Lando Norris says he can beat Verstappen in same team
Lando Norris believes he could beat Max Verstappen in a direct intra-team battle. Speaking at a media day at Silverstone, the McLaren driver said he has developed significantly ...
03 Jul 2026 12:15 -
Jenson Button warns McLaren against Verstappen gamble
Jenson Button has urged McLaren to resist the temptation of replacing Oscar Piastri with Max Verstappen, despite speculation linking the four-time world champion with a move to ...
02 Jul 2026 12:21 -
Why McLaren expected Red Bull's sudden return to form
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says Red Bull's improved performance in Austria was entirely predictable, given the scale of the upgrade package the Milton Keynes squad...
01 Jul 2026 16:25 -
Max Verstappen's team made the first move with McLaren
Max Verstappen's entourage, rather than McLaren themselves, initiated recent talks about a potential move from Red Bull to the Woking-based team, according to Sky Sports New...
01 Jul 2026 10:14 -
McLaren concedes it can't compete for podiums without help
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has conceded his squad no longer possesses the outright speed to compete for podium finishes after the Austrian Grand Prix, where Oscar Pias...
30 Jun 2026 15:19 -
Is Webber already planning Piastri's Red Bull escape route?
Oscar Piastri's manager Mark Webber is preparing contingency plans for the Australian driver to leave McLaren, according to German media reports from the Austrian Grand Prix...
29 Jun 2026 14:17 -
What Zak Brown really said about signing Max Verstappen
Zak Brown has addressed speculation linking Max Verstappen to McLaren for the first time, stating that while he has no expectation of losing either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri...
29 Jun 2026 12:14 -
Why McLaren and Red Bull are challenging Gasly's Monaco penalty reversal
Oscar Piastri has defended McLaren's decision to appeal the reversal of Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix penalties, arguing that the precedent set by the stewards' U...
26 Jun 2026 15:20 -
Why Norris won't follow Hamilton's path in F1
Lando Norris has ruled out racing in Formula 1 into his forties, marking a clear divergence from the career trajectory of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. The reigning world ...
25 Jun 2026 14:33 -
Norris nears Hamilton's McLaren record with Prost in sight
Lando Norris stands just three podiums away from matching Lewis Hamilton's McLaren tally of 49, and with four Grands Prix remaining before the summer break, the 2025 world c...
22 Jun 2026 17:14 -
Norris: Hamilton can finally answer his critics
Lando Norris believes Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari victory in Barcelona has silenced a year's worth of online criticism, telling media after the race that the seven-ti...
17 Jun 2026 14:59 -
McLaren boss admits Ferrari now has F1's best chassis
Ferrari's Barcelona upgrade package has prompted a striking admission from McLaren team principal Andrea Stella, who believes the Scuderia now operates the strongest chassis...
17 Jun 2026 11:54 -
Norris admits Ferrari are "humiliating" McLaren after Barcelona podium
Lando Norris has delivered one of the bluntest driver assessments of the season after finishing third at the Barcelona Grand Prix, warning that Ferrari's current performance...
16 Jun 2026 12:45 -
Piastri reveals who's the toughest rival he's ever raced
Oscar Piastri has named Max Verstappen as the best opponent he has ever raced against in Formula 1, choosing the four-time world champion ahead of Lewis Hamilton. The McLaren dr...
15 Jun 2026 11:47 -
McLaren still believes in 2026 comeback despite huge deficit
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has refused to concede the 2026 championship fight, despite a turbulent start that has left the reigning constructors' champions trailin...
10 Jun 2026 16:09 -
Why reigning champions McLaren have completed fewer laps than struggling Aston Martin
Reigning constructors' champions McLaren have completed fewer race laps than any team on the 2025 grid, a striking reversal for the Woking outfit that lifted the title just ...
10 Jun 2026 12:02 -
Why Lando Norris is pointing the finger at Mercedes
Lando Norris has publicly questioned the reliability of Mercedes power units after retiring from the Monaco Grand Prix, his latest technical failure in a season increasingly def...
09 Jun 2026 11:56 -
Why Lando Norris thinks Monaco will escape the worst of F1's new engine headaches
Lando Norris believes Monaco could offer a rare reprieve from the energy management constraints that have frustrated drivers under Formula 1's new power unit regulations. Th...
03 Jun 2026 13:42 -
Why Nico Rosberg says Norris must 'cause a crash' with Verstappen
Nico Rosberg has questioned whether Lando Norris possesses the ruthlessness required to hold off Max Verstappen in the long term, claiming the reigning world champion is "t...
02 Jun 2026 15:31 -
Why McLaren isn't giving up on its problematic front wing
McLaren will reintroduce its new front wing specification in Monaco after withdrawing the upgrade partway through the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Team principal Andrea Stella c...
02 Jun 2026 12:25 -
Norris takes on the Nordschleife after Verstappen
Lando Norris has completed his first lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, following Max Verstappen's lead at the iconic German circuit. McLaren released footage of the ...
02 Jun 2026 10:20 -
Why McLaren insists Lambiase is not being groomed as Stella's successor
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has dismissed speculation that Gianpiero Lambiase is being groomed to succeed him, insisting the high-profile hire from Red Bull is instead ...
29 May 2026 15:33 -
McLaren Torn Apart After Canada Strategy Disaster but Kravitz Defends Courtenay
McLaren had one of the worst strategy calls of the season in Canada and the criticism has been sharp. Ted Kravitz delivered the most pointed public assessment of what went wrong...
27 May 2026 11:40 -
Norris Takes Responsibility for Canada After McLaren's Weekend Unravels
Lando Norris is not pointing fingers after Canada. His race ended with a retirement, a decision over tyre strategy that he was part of, and a car that was clearly not comfortabl...
26 May 2026 12:53 -
Button Praises Norris for Openness on Mental Health: "That Is What Makes Lando So Strong"
Jenson Button has spoken warmly about Lando Norris and his decision to discuss mental health struggles openly during his championship-winning season. The 2009 world champion use...
18 May 2026 17:56 -
McLaren Reportedly Want Sainz Back If Piastri Leaves for Red Bull
Carlos Sainz could be heading back to McLaren. Spanish media are reporting that the current Williams driver, who has a performance-related escape clause in his contract, is bein...
12 May 2026 21:19 -
F2 Champion Fornaroli Deserves a Formula 1 Seat, Says Former Boss
Leonardo Fornaroli won the Formula 2 championship as a rookie last year, then signed with McLaren, and still does not have a Formula 1 seat. His former team manager James Robins...
11 May 2026 16:34 -
Piastri Names Hamilton the Greatest of All Time but Says Verstappen Is Getting Close
Oscar Piastri has been asked to name the greatest Formula 1 driver in history, and he has given a considered answer that does not shy away from controversy or complexity. Hamilt...
11 May 2026 12:25 -
Piastri Admits He Needs Someone to Explain the New F1 Rules to Him Properly
Oscar Piastri is one of the fastest drivers on the grid and is currently fighting for the championship. He would also like someone to explain exactly what the FIA changed before...
30 Apr 2026 11:30 -
Norris Hoping for a Verstappen-Style Scenario at Mercedes — But in McLaren's Favour
Lando Norris won his world championship last year partly because Max Verstappen and his Red Bull teammate were fighting each other at critical moments. He is watching the Merced...
30 Apr 2026 10:29 -
Norris Reveals He Struggled With Mental Problems During His Title-Winning Season
Lando Norris has spoken openly about a period of real self-doubt during his world championship season, the year he held off Verstappen to become the first McLaren world champion...
22 Apr 2026 16:21 -
McLaren Reserve O'Ward Rules Out Formula 1 Move: "This Is Not Mario Kart"
Pato O'Ward spent years working toward a Formula 1 seat through his reserve driver role at McLaren. That ambition is now definitively gone, and the 2026 regulations are the ...
21 Apr 2026 13:48 -
Schumacher Floats Verstappen to McLaren and Piastri to Red Bull Swap
The paddock rumour mill has produced a new scenario this week, and this one comes from Ralf Schumacher. The Lambiase announcement has added fuel to the Verstappen transfer conve...
15 Apr 2026 16:02 -
Stella Says McLaren Are Stronger Than Ever and Ready to Attack From Miami
Andrea Stella is not pretending the season has gone to plan so far. McLaren lost both cars before the start in China, Oscar Piastri crashed out in Melbourne, and the team has sp...
15 Apr 2026 14:59 -
McLaren Targeting Miami With Norris and Piastri After Quiet but Real Progress
McLaren's progress between China and Japan was real, but understanding exactly what happened requires more than a glance at the results. The two weekends were very different...
15 Apr 2026 12:54 -
Journalist Says Stella Would Achieve Nothing at Ferrari and Is Wise Enough to Know It
The rumours linking McLaren team principal Andrea Stella to Ferrari have been circulating since the Lambiase announcement, but one well-connected journalist is questioning wheth...
13 Apr 2026 13:52 -
Schumacher Says Leclerc to Red Bull Makes No Sense — Piastri Is the Logical Choice
Speculation about who might replace Max Verstappen at Red Bull if he were to leave has produced one name more than any other: Charles Leclerc. Ralf Schumacher does not buy it, a...
09 Apr 2026 12:54 -
Stella Warns the Grid: "This Is the Best Version of Piastri We Have Ever Seen"
McLaren arrived at Suzuka without Oscar Piastri having scored a point in 2026. He left Japan with a second-place finish and a glowing assessment from his team principal. Andrea ...
02 Apr 2026 13:58 -
Norris: McLaren must look inward to close the gap to Mercedes
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has dismissed suggestions that Mercedes is withholding technical information from its customer teams after the Silver Arrows' dominant o...
13 Mar 2026 15:22 -
McLaren prepares for historic 1,000th Grand Prix milestone
The McLaren Formula 1 team has entered a landmark season that will see them join one of the most exclusive clubs in motorsport. As the team works to defend its constructors'...
11 Mar 2026 15:38 -
Lando Norris admits "pain" after disappointing Australian GP finish
Reigning world champion Lando Norris expressed significant disappointment following the season opener in Australia, where he struggled to keep pace with the front-runners. After...
09 Mar 2026 11:17 -
Verstappen’s manager: "Zak Brown still dreams about Max!"
Max Verstappen’s late-season surge last year left a lasting impression on the McLaren pit wall. Although the Red Bull driver narrowly missed out on taking the title from L...
03 Mar 2026 13:44
History McLaren
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Driver#
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McLaren
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2026
4
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81
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2025
4
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81
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2024
4
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81
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2023
4
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81
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2022
4
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3
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2021
4
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3
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2020
4
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55
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2019
4
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55
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2018
55
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14
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2017
14
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4 - 6 Sep64
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21 - 23 Aug11
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24 - 26 Jul11
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17 - 19 Jul65
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3 - 5 Jul64
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26 - 28 Jun64
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12 - 14 Jun3
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5 - 7 Jun75
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22 - 24 May11
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1 - 3 May42
