The unspoken major factor behind McLaren’s 2024 F1 title win

The unspoken major factor behind McLaren’s 2024 F1 title win

“Wow” – was initially all McLaren team boss Andrea Stella could muster when Motorsport.com raised the subject of his squad’s bulletproof reliability in Formula 1 2024 ahead of the Abu Dhabi finale. A discipline as scientific as motorsport does not really leave room for superstition, but the timing of our discussion was complex and so … Read more

Should McLaren back Norris or Piastri? Our F1 writers have their say

Should McLaren back Norris or Piastri? Our F1 writers have their say

Norris should follow Piastri’s example and be easier on himself – Jake Boxall-Legge Across the most recent eight rounds of this year’s championship, Piastri has added 126 points to his name, while Norris trails slightly having accrued 116. You can argue the toss over who deserved the Hungary win; Piastri’s opening stints were stronger, but … Read more

McLaren singles out “exceptional” Japan podium as Piastri’s F1 2023 highlight

McLaren singles out “exceptional” Japan podium as Piastri’s F1 2023 highlight

Piastri delivered one of the most impressive debut seasons in recent years, taking two podiums and a pole-to-flag win in Qatar’s sprint as his McLaren team hit a purple patch of form after the summer break.  While still some way off the race performances of his more experienced team-mate Lando Norris, who grabbed six podiums … Read more