Tag: McLaren F1 Team

Piastri's qualifying result saw him claim P5 for the F1 Chinese GP, 0.486s off pole, as the McLaren driver admitted the team still lacks grip.
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Piastri: McLaren is “half a second off” as team struggles in 2026 F1 Chinese GP qualifying

Valeria Penachi08 mins

Oscar Piastri’s 2026 F1 Chinese GP qualifying session ended in P5 at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Australian set a best lap of 1:32.550, finishing 0.486 seconds behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli. Speaking after the session in the print media pen, Piastri acknowledged some operational improvement from McLaren. However, he admitted the car still lacked the…

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Oscar Piastri climbs into his McLaren F1 car during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.
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Piastri says he is “very sorry” after crash ends his 2026 F1 Australian GP before it began

Camilla Bianca Trentin04 mins

Oscar Piastri’s 2026 F1 Australian GP weekend ended in heartbreak before it had even properly begun. On his way to the starting grid at the Albert Park Circuit, the F1 McLaren driver clipped a kerb, lost control of the rear of his car and slammed into the barriers. The impact was severe enough to damage…

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Oscar Piastri in the McLaren garage ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying
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Piastri reveals 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying was a “massive challenge”

Doris Ivandic06 mins

Oscar Piastri concluded the 2026 F1 Australian GP Qualifying with a P5 result. In contrast to McLaren’s dominance last season, the Formula 1 2026 season starts with Mercedes on top. On a positive note, he beat teammate Lando Norris. Throughout the weekend he has had an edge. After the first Formula 1 qualifying of the…

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Oscar Piastri looks ahead to his home F1 Australian GP, discussing McLaren’s title hopes and new regulations in 2026.
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Piastri eyes strong result at home Australian GP as 2026 F1 season begins in Melbourne

Shania Wallage05 mins

With the F1 Australian GP opening the season once again in 2026, hometown driver Oscar Piastri spoke to the media about the challenge ahead for McLaren. Piastri reflected on the team’s championship ambitions, the impact of new regulations, and what a strong result in Melbourne would mean. Three Constructors’ Championship titles in a row After…

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Andrea Stella, Team Principal of McLaren during day three of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit
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Stella expects McLaren to be on backfoot at the start of F1 2026 season

Doris Ivandic05 mins

As the F1 Bahrain Pre-Season Testing concluded, the season opener in Australia draws closer. Over the course of testing in Bahrain and the Barcelona Shakedown, McLaren logged an impressive 1108 laps. Now the team enters the final week of preparation, pushing until the cars are officially back on track. Stella on F1 Bahrain Testing: “Every…

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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

Senjuti Jash03 mins

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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