The Turn 1 collision at the F1 US GP Sprint Race which had both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, to DNF.
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Massive lap 1 collision puts both McLarens out of the F1 US GP Sprint Race

The F1 US GP Sprint Race met an early end for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after both McLaren drivers were involved in a Turn 1 incident. This frustrating moment marked an unfortunate setback for the Papaya drivers in their battle for the world championship title. After their Sprint Qualifying session on Friday, Norris lost…

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Zak Brown speaks in the McLaren garage ahead of the F1 United States GP, following his confirmation that Lando Norris will face a minor sporting repercussion
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Brown warns Norris of “sporting reprecusions” ahead of F1 US GP

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has defended Lando Norris following his first-lap clash at the F1 Singapore GP, but he confirmed that the Briton will face a minor “sporting repercussion” ahead of the US GP. Controlled consequences after Singapore drama The McLaren boss insisted that both drivers remain free to race as the championship battle continues…

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McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown and driver Oscar Piastri
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Zak Brown dismisses Alex Palou’s claim about Oscar Piastri signing as “ludicrous”

McLaren CEO Zak Brown denied Alex Palou’s assertion that he had minimal influence over the team’s decision to sign Oscar Piastri for the 2023 F1 season. This claim was made during McLaren’s legal proceedings against Palou. McLaren is seeking over $20 million in damages for lost profit after Palou unexpectedly backed out of an agreement…

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McLaren Racing's CEO, Zak Brown, before statements made after winning the 2025 F1 Constructors' Championship
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Brown reflected on the work that went into McLaren’s 2025 success in the F1 Constructors’ Championship

After their F1 Singapore GP points racked up, Zak Brown and the rest of the McLaren team welcomed their second Constructors’ Championship win. This victory started a streak of consecutive team titles for McLaren. In a recent statement from the team, the CEO spoke of the keys to their success. With six races left in…

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Palou shared harsh accusations against Brown and McLaren F1 as the $21 million lawsuit continues

New testimony in the ongoing lawsuit between IndyCar champion Alex Palou and McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown revealed jarring allegations. The Indy500 winner claimed Brown made promises for Palou’s future in F1 with McLaren. The CEO denied ever making such agreements. Moreover, this legal dispute brought out accusations from both parties. With Palou completely frustrated…

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Zak Brown “never strung along” Palou in contract lawsuit.

Zak Brown testified that he “never strung along Alex [Palou]” for a F1 seat in McLaren’s Lawsuit against Chip Ganassi Racing Driver. McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, stood under oath for the organization’s lawsuit against four-time IndyCar Champion Alex Palou. The McLaren Organization is seeking $21 Million in a London High Court for Palou’s accused breach…

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McLaren Racing Team Principal Andrea Stella celebrating at the F1 Singapore GP 2025.
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Stella admits McLaren did not have the “best car” as despite securing Constructors’ Championship at F1 Singapore GP

McLaren secured their second consecutive F1 Constructors’ Championship at the Singapore GP, but team principal Andrea Stella muted the celebrations as he candidly acknowledged the papaya squad’s ongoing competitiveness issues on specific circuit types. Despite Lando Norris finishing third to mathematically confirm McLaren’s teams’ title, both Mercedes and Red Bull outpaced the Woking-based outfit throughout…

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McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown smiling trackside
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Zak Brown celebrates F1 commercial success after McLaren stock sale

Following a recent stake sale of McLaren Formula 1 team, Bloomberg have estimated that the team is now valued at $4.1billion.  McLaren CEO Zak Brown explained what this sale means for the team and the overall success of F1 in recent years.  Brown reacts to new team ownership  Mumtalakat and CYVN Holdings were previously stakeholders…

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Oscar Piastri has talked about the conversation McLaren wanted to have with him and Lando Norris regarding how they celebrate the outcome of the F1 championship fight
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Oscar Piastri on McLaren consulting the drivers about how to celebrate the outcome of the F1 championship fight

Oscar Piastri has opened up about the conversation McLaren sought to have with the drivers to understand their individual wishes for handling the outcome of the two-way F1 championship battle and the reaction of Andrea Stella to Lando Norris’s retirement in Zandvoort. Following the contentious driver swap after the first and only round of pit…

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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 27: Alexander Dunne of Ireland driving the (89) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during FP1 ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 27, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria.
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Exclusive: “It’s a cool feeling” — Alex Dunne reflects on McLaren F1 praise after stunning FP1 debut

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…

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