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Piastri explains different strengths of top teams after missing out on F1 British GP pole

Jenny Garnett2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Following the qualifying session for the F1 British GP, Oscar Piastri will line up on the front row for the race. Though unable to beat Max Vertsappen, the current championship leader did manage to out-qualify his McLaren teammate. This may prove to be crucial in Piastri strengthening his championship lead. Following the qualifying session, Piastri reflected…

Lando Norris after qualifying at the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix

Norris wary of the Ferraris after taking P3 in F1 British GP qualifying

Eleanor Cooper2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

Lando Norris has reflected positively on his P3 finish in qualifying for the F1 British GP, describing the session as tough but “good fun”. Norris qualified just 0.028 seconds off of polesitter Max Verstappen, after strong showings in each practice session prior to qualifying. The McLaren driver will be looking to score some major points…

Lando Norris ahead of FP2 at the F1 British GP

Norris wary of the quick Ferraris despite topping FP2 at F1 British GP

Doris Ivandic2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

After a wonderful weekend at the Austrian GP where the McLaren duo finished 1-2, the team is heading into the F1 British GP weekend on a high. The British McLaren driver topped the FP2 session with three purple sectors, leading to an impressive 1:25.816. The championship leader, Oscar Piastri, appeared to struggle a bit more…

Lando Norris feeling more confident ahead of home race at F1 British GP

Imogen Hayhurst2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

Lando Norris is entering his home race at the F1 British GP hoping to keep the momentum flowing from his flawless weekend in Austria. Will he be able to make it back to back wins for the first time in his Formula One career? The McLaren driver is coming to the British Grand Prix with…

Oscar Piastri goes into the F1 British GP with a 15-point lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris as the Brit got back on track in every sense by winning in Austria last Sunday. The Woking-based team introduced a suspension update — not an upgrade — in Canada to help Lando Norris get a better feeling for the MCL39. It was a complaint from the 2024 Drivers' Championship runner-up from the start of this year.

Piastri on keeping old MCL39 suspension and F1 title battle with evenly matched teammate Norris

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Oscar Piastri goes into the F1 British GP with a 15-point lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris as the Brit got back on track in every sense by winning in Austria last Sunday. The Woking-based team introduced a suspension update — not an upgrade — in Canada to help Lando Norris get a better feeling…

Stella on McLaren’s strategic approach and Norris’ small pace advantage at F1 Austrian GP

Valeria Penachi3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Following McLaren’s one-two finish at the F1 Austrian GP, team principal Andrea Stella faced pointed questions about McLaren’s strategic approach that saw Oscar Piastri finish second behind teammate Lando Norris. The key inquiry centered on whether pitting Piastri immediately after Norris during the first pit window might have given the Australian a better chance at…

McLaren's Lando Norris took P1 in the F1 Austrian GP Qualifying session

Norris on newfound confidence and McLaren’s upgrades helping him get pole for F1 Austrian GP

Ana-Maria Andronic3 months ago3 months ago022 mins

After delivering an absolutely dominating performance in Qualifying, Lando Norris put his McLaren on pole for the F1 Austrian GP race. Leading all three stages of qualifying, the Brit converted his promising results in the FP sessions into a great starting position for tomorrow. The clean air will benefit Norris, who will be sharing the…

Stella reflects on “not acceptable” intra-team crash at F1 Canadian GP

Nicolas Lopes3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes an intra-team clash between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri late on at the 2025 F1 Canadian GP was “not acceptable” – but he noted how Norris’ instant reaction was key in defining the course of action after the incident. Norris had made a successful lunge down the inside of…

Lando Norris of mcLaren at the Canadian GP 2025

Norris on more qualifying mistakes as McLaren fall short at F1 Canadian GP

Lena Ferle3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

After a challenging Qualifying session at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Lando Norris admitted that McLaren lacked their usual edge, as the Briton qualified seventh for the 2025 F1 Canadian GP. Despite topping FP3 earlier on Saturday, Norris acknowledged that the team struggled to extract the same performance come Saturday afternoon in the print media pen….

Oscar Piastri qualifies P3 for the F1 Canadian GP 2025

Piastri pleased with F1 Canadian GP qualifying result after difficult practice sessions

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Oscar Piastri delivered a strong qualifying performance of the season at the F1 Canadian GP, securing third place on the grid after a challenging weekend that saw McLaren’s dominance temporarily disrupted at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Australian driver’s journey to the front row began with significant struggles throughout practice sessions, leaving him and the…