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McLaren F1 boss Stella reflects on the MCL40's 2026 struggles after Singapore, addressing car difficulties and potential fixes for 2027
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McLaren F1 boss Stella explains MCL40 struggles and why major fixes will have to wait until 2027

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein09 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has explained the difficulties Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have faced with the MCL40 throughout the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) season, admitting that the car requires a significantly more aggressive driving style than its predecessor. Following the Singapore GP, Stella also addressed McLaren’s recent fluctuations in performance and suggested that…

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Oscar Piastri on progress with the MCL40, as well as believing and McLaren F1 teammate Lando Norris has overachieved at times in 2026.
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Piastri believes Norris has overachieved with poles in the MCL40 in F1 2026

James O'Connor06 mins

Oscar Piastri has looked at his progress with the MCL40, as well as believing F1 World Champion and McLaren teammate Lando Norris has overachieved at times in 2026. Following a painful World Championship loss to the Brit last year, having led the standings for most of 2025, the 24-year-old has had his struggles with the…

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Invicta Racing and LN4 Fusion join FREC in 2027, expanding the FIA Formula Regional European Championship to 12 teams and 36 cars.
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FIA confirms 12 teams for 2027 FREC as Invicta Racing and LN4 Fusion join

Karishma Persad07 mins

The FIA and Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have confirmed the 12 teams that will compete in the 2027 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), with Invicta Racing and LN4 Fusion joining an expanded 36-car grid. Both newcomers will enter the championship alongside the ten teams that contested the inaugural season under full FIA status in…

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP as he discussed the races of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
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Stella on potential podium opportunity for Norris, pace and Piastri’s slow puncture in 2026 F1 Singapore GP

Kavi Khandelwal05 mins

McLaren F1 Team Principal Andrea Stella left the 2026 Singapore GP with a realistic outlook. The papaya team banked solid points on Sunday at Marina Bay. However, the Italian knew the result owed as much to circumstances as to pace. A late-race charge had lifted both cars into the top five, but a missed podium…

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Stella Norris McLaren 2026 F1 Singapore GP
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Norris takes responsibility as Stella calls for “more united” team after 2026 F1 Singapore GP Sprint clash

Antonina Jaromin03 mins

Despite welcoming Norris’ apology and team-focused approach, Andrea Stella insists McLaren still has work to do following Saturday’s Sprint collision at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP. The McLaren teammates collided on the final lap of Saturday’s Sprint as Norris attempted to overtake Oscar Piastri on the inside into Turn 5. The contact sent the Australian…

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Following a scruffy Sprint Race that saw Lando Norris make contact with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, the reigning WDC settled for P5 in Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP.
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Norris on P5 in Qualifying at 2026 F1 Singapore GP: “We’re not quick enough”

Disha Rawal04 mins

Following a scruffy Sprint Race that saw Lando Norris make contact with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, the reigning WDC settled for P5 in Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen scored his first pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, with Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton starting…

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella in Singapore for 2026 F1 Sprint Race
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Stella disgusted with Norris and Piastri contact in 2026 F1 Singapore Sprint Race: “Simply not acceptable”

Lucrezia Costa04 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella was extremely disappointed with his driver duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri following their collision in the 2026 F1 Sprint Race at the Singapore GP. Not only the impact called for extensive fixes on the Aussie’s challenger in the very little time left before Qualifying, but it also cost…

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Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 09, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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McLaren’s Norris and Piastri share thoughts on collision in 2026 F1 Singapore GP Sprint

Shermaine Wong03 mins

It was a disappointing Sprint Race for McLaren at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP. Despite both McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris running in P4 and P5, and bottled up behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc for in the closing stages 20-lap Sprint Race, McLaren only scored a single point following the Sprint. On the final…

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