Norris cut a frustrated figure after a tough Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, as the reigning World Champion could only manage 5th.
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Norris hits out at new regulations after difficult Qualifying at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Lando Norris cut a frustrated figure after a difficult Qualifying session at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, as the reigning World Champion could only manage 5th on the grid while Mercedes locked out the front row. A Session to Forget It was a tough afternoon for Norris and McLaren. After a challenging Friday, the Briton…

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in FP2 for McLaren in F1, image from Abu Dhabi 2025, illustrating Australian GP 2026 preview
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McLaren drivers discuss FP1 and FP2 after a tricky start to 2026 F1 Australian GP

The first race weekend of the 2026 F1 season, the Australian GP, began with the opening practice sessions, FP1 and FP2; for McLaren it was interesting. As the first session proved tricky for much of the grid, with several moments of unreliability happening on track, including for the Woking-based team. The McLaren drivers finished sixth…

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Rob Marshall at the F1 2025 Australian Grand Prix.
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Marshall: McLaren “are in the leading group” ahead of 2026 F1 season

The 2026 F1 season begins this weekend in Melbourne, Australia and ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, Rob Marshall, McLaren’s Chief Designer, spoke about how complex the new regulations are. “As we head to Melbourne for the first race weekend of the 2026 season, following nine days of running across the Barcelona Shakedown and Pre-Season…

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Andrea Stella at Bahrain during the 2026 F1 preseason testing.
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Stella believes 2026 presents “the ultimate challenge” for F1 drivers

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella believes that Formula 1 still presents the ultimate challenge for F1 drivers, regardless of the new regulations. Stella said, “I think what we have seen in Bahrain definitely confirms that it is the ultimate challenge.” Stella sees the 2026 F1 season being harder on drivers The 2026 F1 season features…

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Etihad Airways will become an Official Partner of McLaren Racing in both F1 and WEC for 2026 season and beyond
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McLaren announce Etihad Airways as an official partner in F1 and WEC from 2026 season

McLaren Racing announced on Thursday that Etihad will become an official partner from the 2026 season onwards. This multi-year agreement covers not only the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team but also the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. The national airline of the UAE will support McLaren operationally as they compete across multiple motorsport categories worldwide….

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