Tag

Mclaren

All articles tagged with #mclaren

Antonelli extends win streak as McLaren gamble backfires in Canada
formula-11 day ago

Antonelli extends win streak as McLaren gamble backfires in Canada

Antonelli extended his win streak to four with a Montreal masterclass as McLaren's wet-weather gamble backfired and left Norris and Piastri without points; Hamilton seized victory in a cat-and-mouse duel with Verstappen, while Russell led early before an engine failure and Colapinto earned a career-best sixth for Alpine as the Canadian GP reshaped the title battle.

Antonelli’s Miami victory draws global acclaim amid chaotic weekend
formula-122 days ago

Antonelli’s Miami victory draws global acclaim amid chaotic weekend

After a five-week break, the Miami GP delivered drama as Kimi Antonelli won his third race of the year amid chaotic on-track action. The Guardian praised Antonelli’s composure and suggested Mercedes is still leading with him at the helm, while Marca highlighted Verstappen’s early spin. L’Equipe and La Gazzetta dello Sport framed Antonelli as a serious title contender, noting McLaren’s updates and Mercedes’ pace, despite Ferrari’s late penalty for Leclerc. Overall, the international press painted a weekend of high tension and a rising mandate for Mercedes/McLaren in the title fight.

Antonelli leads Miami thriller as McLaren climbs the ladder
formula-122 days ago

Antonelli leads Miami thriller as McLaren climbs the ladder

Kimi Antonelli seized a Miami win to reinforce his title credentials, while McLaren capitalized on upgrades with a sprint victory and a double-podium weekend. Isack Hadjar struggled for pace at Red Bull, Franco Colapinto impressed Alpine by climbing to seventh after a delayed pitstop, and Audi’s reliability woes persisted. Williams earned a rare double-points haul as the midfield mix intensified, though Ferrari endured misfortune with Hamilton and Leclerc’s incidents and penalties.

Antonelli Boosts Championship Lead with Miami Grand Prix Triumph
sports22 days ago

Antonelli Boosts Championship Lead with Miami Grand Prix Triumph

Kimi Antonelli converted pole to win the Miami Grand Prix, extending his World Championship lead to 20 points as Norris finished second and Piastri third; Leclerc spun on the last lap to sixth and Verstappen was fifth. The race, moved to 1 p.m. due to storms and the first in the U.S. under new rules, showcased Antonelli’s rise as F1’s youngest-ever championship leader and the ongoing intra-team and manufacturer battles in a season reshaped by the regulations.

Antonelli takes pole as McLaren surge reshapes Miami sprint weekend
sports23 days ago

Antonelli takes pole as McLaren surge reshapes Miami sprint weekend

Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes-boosted qualifying session as McLaren’s updated package delivered a strong sprint 1-2 for Norris and Piastri; Verstappen closed the gap but couldn’t topple the Italian, with Ferrari showing progress from its updates but still behind. The Miami sprint was defined by rear-tyre overheating on a hot, low-grip, wind-affected track, and unpredictable weather on Sunday could shuffle the order again.

Norris powers to Miami sprint win as McLaren seal 1-2
formula-124 days ago

Norris powers to Miami sprint win as McLaren seal 1-2

Lando Norris converted pole into a 19-lap Miami sprint victory, beating teammate Oscar Piastri by 3.7 seconds for a McLaren 1-2; Charles Leclerc finished third. Kimi Antonelli crossed the line fourth but received a five-second post-race penalty for track-limit infringements, dropping him to sixth behind George Russell and Max Verstappen, who finished fifth. The result gave McLaren their first win of the 2026 season and highlighted the upgraded package on the car at Miami.

Norris clinches Miami sprint pole with upgraded McLaren
formula-124 days ago

Norris clinches Miami sprint pole with upgraded McLaren

Lando Norris topped sprint qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix in an upgraded McLaren, beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli to take sprint pole as Mercedes suffered its first qualifying defeat of 2026 following mid‑season upgrades; Norris clocked 1m27.869s in SQ3, with Leclerc, Piastri and Verstappen close behind as Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull pushed hard after the break.

McLaren secures Red Bull’s Lambiase as Red Bull reshuffle deepens Verstappen uncertainty
sports1 month ago

McLaren secures Red Bull’s Lambiase as Red Bull reshuffle deepens Verstappen uncertainty

Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull to join McLaren, underscoring Red Bull’s upheaval as key staff depart and Verstappen’s future becomes increasingly tied to the team’s performance under new 2026 rules; McLaren’s leadership-driven turnaround under Zak Brown and Andrea Stella is accelerating, with Lambiase’s arrival intended to free Stella to focus more on leadership while strengthening McLaren’s overall competitiveness.

McLaren uncovers twin Mercedes battery faults that stalled Norris and Piastri in China
formula-12 months ago

McLaren uncovers twin Mercedes battery faults that stalled Norris and Piastri in China

McLaren confirms two separate Mercedes HPP battery faults crashed Norris and Piastri out of the Chinese Grand Prix: Norris’s unit was software-bricked and deemed permanently damaged, while Piastri’s fault was a hardware issue with an auxiliary connector—both electrical-side problems prompting a double non-start as McLaren and Mercedes investigate the root causes ahead of Suzuka.

Piastri hit by surprise 100kW power spike in Australian GP warm-up crash
formula-12 months ago

Piastri hit by surprise 100kW power spike in Australian GP warm-up crash

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri crashed during the Australian Grand Prix reconnaissance laps after an unexpected 100kW power spike from his Mercedes engine; the incident left the car damaged and prevented him from starting the race. He called the moment shocking and attributed part of the fault to cold tyres and using the exit kerb, emphasizing the power surge as a key factor.