In the round-up: Steiner believes someone will beat Red Bull • Kanaan emotional over final Indy 500 • Pedersen thrilled by strong debut in qualifying
McLaren articles archive
McLaren reveals special ‘Triple Crown’-inspired livery for Monaco Grand Prix
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren has unveiled a special livery it will run at the Monaco Grand Prix celebrating its victories in motorsport’s ‘Triple Crown’ of races.
Larson wants to “feel I’m prepared enough to win” in 2024 Indy 500 debut
IndyCar
Posted onKyle Larson paid a visit to the McLaren team he will race for in next year’s Indianapolis 500 during today’s practice session for this year’s race.
McLaren urges F1 to remove rules “barriers” to improve sustainability
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren want Formula 1 to use the cost cap to encourage teams to improve the sustainability of their operations and encourage diversity.
Race winner, points leader: Is this really a driver who needs a change of team?
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou scored another crushing win for Ganassi last weekend. Does the slim chance of an F1 drive really make McLaren a better option for him?
Why McLaren are “slightly happier” after debut of long-awaited upgrade
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren began 2023 on the back foot with their MCL60, but a new upgrade introduced in Baku may have put them on the right path, says team principal Andrea Stella.
McLaren slowest in Miami – but how quick could Aston Martin have been?
Lap time watch: 2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onWhile one Mercedes customer team sank to the bottom of the times in Miami, another claimed a front row place with a time set on used tyres.
McLaren upgrades “didn’t help us too much” in Baku but will elsewhere – Norris
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris said McLaren’s Baku upgrades only made for “a tiny bit” of improved pace, but thinks the parts will be more beneficial elsewhere.
Ricciardo to drive Red Bull F1 car on the Nurburgring Nordschleife
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo to lap Nordschleife in F1 car • Hamilton recalls first-year struggle at Mercedes • McLaren reveal Kanaan’s Indy 500 livery
McLaren unveil special Indy 500 ‘Triple Crown’ liveries
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren have unveiled three special liveries it will run in next month’s Indianapolis 500, commemorating its wins in each of the three ‘Triple Crown’ races.
McLaren poke fun at Massa’s bid to take 2008 F1 title from Hamilton
2008 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren responded to Felipe Massa’s call for “justice” over the outcome of the 2008 world championship with the words: “denial is a river in Egypt”.
Rossi maintains Texas pit collision was Kirkwood’s fault despite his penalty
IndyCar
Posted onAlexander Rossi maintains his view that Kyle Kirkwood was at fault for the pit lane collision between the pair in Texas.
Norris says he needs to drive the McLaren at “95%” after missing Q3 again
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris is “a bit disappointed” with himself because he isn’t performing to the level he should be after another poor qualifying result for McLaren.
Piastri targets clean first lap and ‘hopefully my front wing doesn’t wipe out Lando’
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onOscar Piastri says he will approach the start of this weekend’s race more cautiously after his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was ruined by first-lap contact.
Zhou hoping for “very good step forward” from Alfa Romeo’s Melbourne upgrades
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Zhou hopes for boost from Alfa Romeo upgrade • Piastri expects “crazy” home debut • Midfield teams fighting for ninth and tenth says Steiner
Two races, no points: How 2023 compares to McLaren’s worst starts to a season
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren have started a Formula 1 season with victory on 13 occasions, but they’ve started 2023 with some of their worst form ever.
McLaren designer Key out as Brown says team must speed up its car development
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren has parted ways with its technical director James Key as part of a shake-up of its technical department following its disappointing start to 2023.
Piastri surprised “really small” first-lap contact damaged his car
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onOscar Piastri said it was “a shame” his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was ruined by damage he incurred on the first lap of the race.
The familiar and unfamiliar problems holding McLaren back at the start of 2023
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren may have started 2023 badly, but they already know what their major problems are and claim to already have comprehensive solutions lined up.
‘Not like a rookie’: How McLaren glimpsed Piastri’s potential in curtailed debut
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onHe may have only had 18 minutes in qualifying, and his race lasted 13 laps, but Oscar Piastri impressed McLaren with his F1 debut in Bahrain.