2026 Chinese GP: Norris is not on the grid, electronic problems
The mechanics of the Woking-based team had to remove the floor from the reigning world champion’s car
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Power unit developments and usage: McLaren’s weapons to close the gap with Mercedes and Ferrari
The McLaren team principal took stock of the situation while speaking with journalists present in China
Piastri appeals to McLaren development: “If upgrades like the 2023 ones arrived…”
The Australian joked about the famous developments that kicked off the papaya cycle; but at the moment, challenging Mercedes and Ferrari is difficult
Norris is back: “3rd place is the maximum. I’m happy to have beaten the Ferraris”
The McLaren Englishman, reigning world champion, will start from the second row in tomorrow’s Sprint
Norris: “We don’t drive cars anymore, we drive power units. At Pouhon, you won’t see anymore who has the biggest ba**s”
The Englishman explained how this year’s regulatory changes have significantly changed the drivers’ perception
Piastri: “We will be able to get closer to Mercedes, more than we did in Melbourne”
The McLaren Australian believes that the team can make progress as early as the Chinese GP, closing in on the Anglo-German team.
Marko: “Ferrari creates chaos at the start, but it’s McLaren who can put Mercedes in difficulty”
According to Helmut Marko, Ferrari is not the anti-Mercedes; only McLaren can think of challenging the W17s.
McLaren, rude awakening after the two titles. Stella: “Now we are 50 seconds behind the leader”
The defending champion team started the season far behind Mercedes and Ferrari, the benchmark teams at the moment.
McLaren seeks redemption in China: “We are working to better exploit the engine”
The McLaren engineering director indicates the focus for the Chinese GP: better exploiting the Mercedes engine, a point of contention between Stella and Wolff
McLaren annoyed by the lack of information from Mercedes. Stella hits out: “That’s not how you work in F1”
The papaya team complains about a suboptimal exchange of information with its engine supplier at the start of this season.