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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri spoke about F1's 2026 rule changes and Max Verstappen's potential departure from the sport.

Piastri and Norris on potential Verstappen departure amidst F1 2026 rule changes

Disha Rawal2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri spoke about F1’s 2026 rule changes and Max Verstappen’s potential departure from the sport. The four-time World Champion continues to be one of the most vocal critics of F1’s new regulations, specifically criticising their over-reliance on battery power and energy management. With Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase set…

Allan McNish as Racing Director at Audi Revolut F1 Team.

Audi F1 Team reveals Allan McNish as Racing Director

Milla Fuchs2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Miami Grand Prix starts in less than a week and Audi F1 Team has announced Allan McNish as Racing Director. The Scot has been playing a significant role in motorsports history, having completed multiple endurance races at 24 hours of Le Mans, as well as taking the FIA World Endurance Championship title. Adding to…

On Friday afternoon it has been confirmed that the Turkish GP returns to the F1 calendar, starting in 2027.

Turkish GP returns to F1 calendar in 2027 on a five-year deal

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

On Friday afternoon it has been confirmed that the Turkish GP returns to the F1 calendar, starting in 2027. A five-year contract agreement has been reached. The history of the F1 Turkish GP Istanbul Park first appeared on the calendar in 2005 and it immediately captured the hearts of almost everyone in the sport due…

Piastri shares how drivers influenced the latest 2026 F1 regulation changes, discussing qualifying challenges and safety concerns.

Piastri discusses the recent 2026 F1 regulation changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

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…

Andrea Stella the McLaren F1 Team Principal and Chief Racing Officer

Stella on the FIA rule changes ahead of 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix

Logan Fung2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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 amid Gianpiero Lambiase's move to the F1 team from 2028

Brown clarifies McLaren F1 management structure following Lambiase signing

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

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…

Zak Brown claims a new multi-team ownership will compromise sporting fairness in F1 if Mercedes successfully manage to buy a stake in Alpine

Brown believes new multi-team ownership would be a “mistake” for F1 amid Mercedes’s interest in Alpine stake

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

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…

F1 extends Miami GP FP1 to 90 minutes, adjusting schedule to boost preparation amid sprint format and recent rule changes.

2026 Miami GP schedule revised as F1 extends FP1 to 90 minutes

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

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 F1's Lando Norris during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

McLaren duo discuss qualifying constraints imposed by 2026 F1 regulations

Yi Xing Lim2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

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…

McLaren F1's Andrea Stella during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

“An entirely new MCL40”: Stella confident McLaren upgrades will improve competitiveness after tricky start to 2026 F1 season

Yi Xing Lim2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

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…