McLaren is “strong when it counts”. And for the future there is confidence: “A good step forward”
The reigning world champions are finally competitive again, establishing themselves as the second force in qualifying behind Mercedes
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Norris, hydraulic problems on the MCL40: “A bad day, we did little running. At the moment we are 2-3 steps behind”
Lando Norris’s words after the first practice sessions at Suzuka. A hydraulic problem in FP2 costs him time and performance, despite P4
Stella: “China’s problems understood and resolved. Total trust in Mercedes, they hide nothing from us”
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has extinguished the rumors about the controversy that arose following the double knockout of Mercedes engines in China
McLaren disaster: Norris and Piastri don’t even start in China
As many as four drivers did not even start the Chinese GP, namely Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Alexander Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto
Norris: “Problem never encountered before, that’s why we didn’t know how to solve it”
Terrible Sunday for McLaren in Shanghai, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri did not even start the Chinese GP
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
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