In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Irish driver Alex Dunne opened up about a landmark weekend at the 2025 Austrian GP, where he made his Formula 1 FP1 debut with McLaren. Filling in for Lando Norris as part of the FIA’s rookie driver mandate, Dunne drove the MCL39 and impressed from the moment he…
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has dismissed the idea that a battery issue was the cause of Lando Norris losing the lead of the F1 Belgian GP to teammate Oscar Piastri. Rain, standing water, and poor visibility delayed the start of the Belgian GP by over an hour. After four laps behind the Safety Car,…
As Formula 1 heads into the unpredictable and high-speed challenge of the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps, the spotlight isn’t just on performance – it’s also on paddock politics and team dynamics. While some top teams are managing internal upheaval and rumours, McLaren stands out for its stability – something Oscar Piastri clearly values. Piastri on…
The F1 world was stunned in the week after Silverstone when it was confirmed Christian Horner got sacked. Following the news, key figures in the F1 world, such as McLaren team principal Zak Brown, have shared their opinions. News not caught by surprise For Zak Brown, the surprise didn’t come from the dismissal but from…
At first glance, the crash between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix might have seemed disastrous for McLaren. But CEO Zak Brown has revealed that, in hindsight, it ended up being a positive moment for the team. The Canadian Grand Prix a blessing in disguise for McLaren F1? Heading into Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve,…
In a press conference on Friday at the F1 British GP, Team Principals Christian Horner and Zak Brown commented on the rumours surrounding Fred Vasseur’s position at Ferrari. Rumours about Vasseur’s and a potential firing have been circulating the F1 paddock for the last couple of weeks. The pressure for the Ferraris to perform is…
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown spoke about Red Bull’s tumultuous season ahead of the F1 British GP — Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson, and Isack Hadjar respond. Red Bull’s season has been tension-filled, with midseason driver changes, potential race bans, and rumours of Max Verstappen leaving for Mercedes. Verstappen has scored 155 of Red Bull’s 162…
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff opened up about their car performance, McLaren’s advantages, and concerns over legality after yet another solid weekend at the F1 Miami GP. Whilst Kimi Antonelli snatched pole ahead of the rapid McLaren duo and shined in Sprint qualifying, George Russell secured his fourth podium of the season last Sunday after…
The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team is facing a significant transformation as it prepares for the Gen4 era. The prestigious McLaren name likely to exit the electric racing series after the 24/25 season. According to media reports, McLaren CEO Zak Brown has informed team principal Ian James that McLaren will not continue its involvement into…
In his print media session ahead of the F1 Chinese GP, Oscar Piastri says good discussions happened with McLaren following the team orders that got briefly put in place at the Australian GP last Sunday involving him and teammate Lando Norris. What happened at the Australian GP involving McLaren, Piastri, Norris and team orders As…
