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At a media session at McLaren Technology Centre, Oscar Piastri offered insight into the role drivers played in shaping recent 2026 F1 regulation changes with the FIA, and how those discussions could continue throughout the season. Speaking candidly at Woking, Piastri explained that much of the feedback process came through the collective voice of the…
While many people in the Formula 1 sphere have been vocal about their opinions on the new rules and regulations of the sport, few have called on the actual F1 teams and the FIA for immediate action. Andrea Stella, McLaren Team Principal and Chief Racing Officer, has been very public in expressing his concerns around…
Zak Brown has provided insight into team principal Andrea Stella’s future at McLaren as high-profile signing Gianpiero Lambiase is set to join the F1 team from 2028. Undoubtedly the biggest piece of F1 news to come out this month is Lambiase’s bombshell move from Red Bull Racing to rival McLaren. The renowned engineer has elected…
The early stages of the 2026 F1 season have been defined by chaos under new regulations, as teams and drivers continue to adapt to the changes. For now, success has increasingly depended on adaptability, racecraft, and the ability to maximize every opportunity. While many have struggled to deliver, five drivers have consistently stood out with…
In the final laps of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, McLaren‘s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton battled for fifth. Norris ultimately claimed the position and finished the race in fifth. However, the McLaren driver later admitted that he had no intention of overtaking Hamilton during the early stages of their battle on track. He…
McLaren Racing’s CEO Zak Brown has opened up about the impact of multi-team ownership on sporting fairness in F1, what the acceptable level of partnership between teams should be, the existing alliance between Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, whether the FIA has taken any steps to prevent the further growth of A/B squads, and…
The FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed a schedule adjustment for the upcoming 2026 Miami GP, extending Free Practice 1 (FP1) to 60 minutes following discussions with key stakeholders. The session will now run from 12:00 to 13:30 local time, giving drivers and teams additional preparation ahead of the demanding race weekend. Organisers have also…
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have spoken about the limitations the 2026 F1 regulations place on drivers in qualifying, and how those rules have forced them to adapt their approach to a flying lap. The current regulations have come under heavy scrutiny following the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, which exposed its significant flaws. From…
Last week, Doriane Pin became the first woman to drive the Mercedes F1 car. The French driver is the reigning F1 Academy champion and a Development Driver for the Mercedes team. Speaking of her experience, Pin said: “It was the best day of my life.” Pin completed 76 laps around Silverstone On April 17th at…
The reigning Constructors’ Champions, McLaren, have endured a difficult start to the 2026 F1 season, with both drivers struggling amid a lack of competitiveness. The Woking-based team currently sit 3rd in the Constructors’ Standings with 49 points, 89 points behind current leaders Mercedes F1, who have delivered a dominant run of performances so far this…
