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Closeup of Valentino Rossi and Lando Norris on Goodwood House balcony Friday July 10th 2026

From Goodwood House to the Monster Energy Stage: Lando Norris and Valentino Rossi showcase two sides of the Goodwood Festival of Speed

David Coath1 day ago1 day ago06 mins

Pit Debrief was in attendance as Lando Norris and Valentino Rossi headlined two contrasting appearances across the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, combining the tradition of Goodwood House with the festival atmosphere of Monster Energy’s Fan Activation Stage. The Goodwood Festival of Speed has built its reputation on celebrating motorsport’s rich heritage while embracing its…

Lando Norris hails a “very special” Goodwood run inthe McLaren MCL-HY as the marque readies its 2027 FIA WEC Hypercar debut season.

Norris hails “very special” Goodwood debut for McLaren MCL-HY

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

Lando Norris relished the opportunity to drive McLaren Racing’s new MCL-HY during its first global public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion guided the striking papaya prototype up the famous 1.86-kilometre hill in West Sussex on 10 July. McLaren Driver Development Programme member Grégoire Saucy also completed demonstration…

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella at his post for the 2026 F1 British GP.

Stella: McLaren working on MCL40 deficiencies after tricky 2026 F1 British GP

Lenny Sundahl4 days ago4 days ago03 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella spoke in a print media session after the 2026 F1 British GP about the hurdles the team faced at Silverstone and needs to overcome to get back to championship contention. After this past weekend’s race the 2026 constructors’ champions are in third place, 154 points behind Mercedes, with no wins…

McLaren gives the MCL-HY its public debut at Goodwood as it prepares for its historic 2027 FIA WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans return.

McLaren MCL-HY makes public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago06 mins

McLaren gave the MCL-HY its first public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as the British manufacturer continued preparations for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. The Hypercar completed demonstration runs up the famous Goodwood hill after McLaren spent several weeks testing the prototype behind closed doors. Thousands of fans welcomed the…

Following the 2026 F1 British GP, Andrea Stella discusses the McLarens' performance and a mixed bag of results.

Stella discusses McLarens’ performance at the 2026 F1 British GP

Imogen Hayhurst5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

Following the 2026 F1 British GP, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on the weekend. Sunday’s race at Silverstone produced mixed results for McLaren, Lando Norris was able to score a good haul of points, finishing in P4. However, after suffering damage on the first lap of the race, Oscar Piastri was unable to finish…

“The car was just undriveable”: Norris on McLaren’s struggles despite P4 at the 2026 F1 British GP

Antonina Jaromin1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Despite finishing P4, Lando Norris described driving McLaren’s MCL40 as one of the “most difficult” parts of the 2026 F1 British GP weekend. Norris struggled for pace throughout the entire Silverstone weekend, finishing FP1 in P7, qualifying sixth for the Sprint, taking a P3 Sprint podium, and then also qualifying P6 for Sunday’s race. Speaking…

Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel are leaving the Arrow McLaren IndyCar squad; Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will replace them in 2027.

Dixon and Rosenqvist in for 2027; Lundgaard and Siegel to leave Arrow McLaren at the end of 2026 IndyCar season

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Arrow McLaren have confimed that Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel will be leaving upon the conclusion of the 2026 IndyCar season; Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will replace them. A double exit at the Arrow McLaren IndyCar squad as Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel to depart at the end of 2026 Since joining the team…

Lando Norris (McLaren) at 2026 F1 British GP at Silverstone Circuit.

Norris not surprised by gap to the front despite feeling “very happy” with Qualifying lap at 2026 F1 British GP

Milla Fuchs1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

It is his annual home race at the Silverstone Circuit, and Lando Norris has his own grandstand in neon yellow, fans that are cheering him on every lap at the 2026 F1 British GP. Even McLaren has a special livery for what could be the greatest home Grand Prix of the year–considering that there are…

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 04, 2026 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Alastair Staley/LAT Images)

Piastri on “very tough” Qualifying at 2026 F1 British GP

Shermaine Wong1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

The 2026 F1 British GP has been a challenging weekend for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri thus far, with the Australian driver struggling with a lack of rear grip and balance in his MCL40. Despite a set-up change ahead of Qualifying, the 25-year-old continued to face similar issues and had to settle for P8. This marked his…

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (1) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 03, 2026 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Colin McMaster/LAT Images)

Lando Norris motivated by P3 finish in the 2026 F1 British GP Sprint Race

Shermaine Wong1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

McLaren’s Lando Norris completed the podium, finishing in P3 in the 2026 F1 British GP Sprint. The Briton had placed himself P6 on the starting grid after facing significant struggles during Sprint Qualifying on Friday. His front brake duct had sustained damage early doors, which left him vulnerable for the majority of Sprint Qualifying. While…