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Oscar Piastri rejected concerns that off-track friendships weaken competitive edge, citing a recent holiday with rivals. The trip involved drivers from multiple teams, including his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Piastri confirmed McLaren CEO Zak Brown did not contact him about the event, which occurred between the Azerbaijan and Bahrain GPs.
McLaren is reportedly planning to discontinue the Artura in 2028, six years after its launch, as part of a lineup reshuffle under CEO Nick Collins. A new hybrid coupe, code-named P34, is expected for 2027, delivering more than 800 hp combined. The move signals a shift in strategy amid Artura’s troubled start and quality issues, though McLaren has not officially confirmed the exit.
Two car influencers, James Wehr and Lexi Kramer, died in a high-speed, fiery crash in Irvine, California after their 2019 McLaren lost control on Culver Drive, with the car splitting and burning. Wehr, a local car-community figure and South OC Cars and Coffee co-founder, and Kramer, connected to car culture and motorcycle interests, were identified by authorities on separate days amid tributes from family and friends.
James Wehr, 27, co-founder of South Orange County Cars and Coffee, and 22-year-old Alexis “Lexi” Kramer were killed when a 2019 McLaren they were in reportedly accelerated after a green light on Culver Drive in Irvine, lost control, struck a curb and tree, split in two and caught fire. It remains unclear who was driving. Wehr’s family announced his death on Instagram; he was a prominent car-enthusiast who organized the weekly event and worked with brands like 1016 Industries and VF Engineering. Irvine Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation team is investigating the crash.
A married car-show founder, James Wehr, and 22-year-old Hooters calendar model Lexi Kramer died when their McLaren crashed at high speed and exploded into flames in Irvine, California. Kramer had flown from Florida to meet Wehr, who was allegedly told her his marriage was over and a divorce was underway. The pair spent a weekend together—dining and socializing—before the fatal crash, which occurred after the car accelerated and lost control at a red/green-light junction; authorities have not confirmed who was driving and the investigation is ongoing. Families have requested privacy as they mourn.
Two people were killed when a 2019 McLaren crashed into a tree in Irvine, California after what family described as a first in-person date following about a month of online messaging. Alexis “Lexi” Kramer, who flew from Florida to meet James Wehr, 27, reportedly spent Saturday together; Kramer later texted family about the outing. Authorities have not released who was driving or the crash speed, and Wehr had said he was divorcing but the divorce had not yet been filed at the time of the crash.
Two people died in a fiery McLaren crash on Culver Drive in Irvine around 12:18 a.m.; the driver was 27-year-old James Wehr, founder of South OC Cars and Coffee, and the passenger’s identity had not been released at publication.
A high-speed crash in Irvine killed two people in a 2019 McLaren near Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue. Police say the car, stopped at a red light, accelerated at the light change, lost control, struck a tree, split in two and caught fire; one victim was later identified as 27-year-old James Wehr, co-founder of the South OC Cars and Coffee Instagram page, with the second victim not yet identified.
James Wehr, 27, founder of South OC Cars and Coffee, died when his 2019 McLaren crashed into a tree in Irvine, splitting the car in two and sparking flames; a second occupant also died and investigators are probing a high-speed, single-vehicle crash at Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue around 12:20 a.m. Wehr had attended a car show earlier that day and had posted a photo of a police cruiser pulling him over about an hour before the crash. Tributes poured in from family and the wider car community as the weekly Outlets at San Clemente gathering—one of the world’s largest weekly car meets—continues to be mourned and remembered.
Lando Norris appeared set for victory at the Spanish Grand Prix until a late VSC timing prevented him from pitting under caution, letting Antonelli and Verstappen pit and gain places. Norris finished third while Antonelli took the win, prompting criticism of the VSC rules and discussions about potential changes through the FIA's SAC and F1 Commission to improve fairness in such situations.
Lando Norris stunned the field by taking pole at the Spanish Grand Prix with an ‘unrepeatable’ lap, praised by Andrea Stella for its extreme precision in the first sector and late-rapidity through the final corners, flipping a weekend of McLaren struggles into a dominant Q3 run and beating Antonelli and Verstappen as Hamilton’s early pace faded; the lap showcased McLaren’s improved low-speed performance and the pressure of tyre wear going into the race.
A mis-timed Virtual Safety Car call cost Lando Norris a likely win at the Spanish Grand Prix, as Antonelli (and Verstappen) pitted during the VSC to gain track position while Norris was unable to execute a cheap stop; Norris’s late stop after the VSC ended left him unable to overtake, handing the victory to Antonelli.
The FIA Court of Appeal dismissed Flavio Briatore's claim that a judge in the Alpine-Gasly case was biased due to links with McLaren, reiterating judges’ independence and disclosure duties. Briatore had argued one official attended a charity event with McLaren connections; the FIA defended the process and allowed no objections to the proceedings. The court’s ruling kept Gasly in seventh and elevated three Red Bull drivers and one McLaren driver in the final order, prompting strong rebukes from McLaren as Briatore’s allegations were publicly aired. Andrea Stella of McLaren emphasized the hearing's high standards and rejected the accusations.
Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, predictions center on a Mercedes win for George Russell with a McLaren and a Ferrari on the podium, despite Kimi Antonelli's grid penalty. Writers differ on Antonelli’s title prospects and the weekend’s drama—McLaren upgrades and Norris’s form boost the field, while potential qualifying tow politics threaten to spark further tension on race day.
Lando Norris has signed a long‑term extension with McLaren through 2030 (with options for more), locking in a franchise driver as the team eyes a title challenge. Oscar Piastri remains under a 2028 contract, with McLaren aiming to keep both drivers competitive by refining the car and driving approach, creating a two‑car threat while evaluating future steps for Piastri.