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McLaren: Confident we can perform well in qualifying

McLaren were again superior to their engine supplier Renault during the first free practice of the Styrian Grand Prix weekend, with both Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz looking good for Q3 in qualifying at Re... Read More...

McLaren: Very encouraging and a race we can learn a lot from

McLaren's Lando Norris claimed his first podium after a storming drive to third place in the 2020 Formula 1 season-opening Austrian Grand Prix with Carlos Sainz adding to the flight with a strong fifth-plac... Read More...

McLaren: Our best qualifying performance for six years

McLaren continue their upwardly-mobile trajectory, starting the 2020 season in the best way possible by scoring their best qualifying result in years; Lando Norris stunning by claiming fourth place on the g... Read More...

McLaren: We have good potential

McLaren's first day back at work was solid and indications are that they are pretty much where they were last year, namely the sharp end of the midfield but a tad off the pace set so far in practice but it ... Read More...

McLaren: We want to hit the ground running in Austria

McLaren start the season boosted by a strong showing in 2019, heading to the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix the Woking outfit will be in their final season of Renault power (next year it will be Mercede... Read More...

Amanda McLaren: June 2 is always an emotional date for us

McLaren today honoured the life and achievements of their founder Bruce McLaren, who in 1963 gave life to Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd, the company that has evolved through almost six decades in which it ... Read More...

McLaren: Formula 1 wins today

In response to confirmation by the FIA World Motor Sport Council of the Formula 1 regulations for 2021 and beyond, amid the current global lockdown, McLaren CEO Zak Brown and team principal Andreas Seidl ha... Read More...

McLaren: Daniel is another step forward in our long-term plan

After a seat became available at Ferrari, in the wake of Sebastian Vettel's departure, a flurry of musical chairs that has resulted in Daniel Ricciardo inking a deal to move to the McLaren, while Carlos Sai... Read More...

After ditching Williams, Unilever partner with McLaren

While sponsors jump-ship from the slowly sinking Williams team, McLaren have been on hand to scoop a major sponsor from the Grove outfit. Earlier this month Unilever pulled their Rexona backing from the ... Read More...

Brown: It’s going to get harder the nearer we get to the front

While McLaren CEO Zak Brown may have copped flack from many quarters when he first took over at Woking back in 2016, credit to him and his team for returning from the ashes in what is a remarkable recovery ... Read More...

McLaren: It wasn’t an easy race for us

McLaren report from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Round 21 of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship, at Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates - the final race of the season. Carlos Sainz, P10: “Very... Read More...

McLaren: Both drivers pulled it off when it counted

McLaren report from qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Round 21 of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship, at Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates - the final race of the season. Carlos Sa... Read More...

McLaren: A solid Friday with both cars running well

McLaren report from day one of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, Round 21 of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship, at Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates - the final race of the season. Carlo... Read More...

McLaren confirm BAT as principal partner

The McLaren and British American Tobacco (BAT) Formula 1 partnership has been strengthened with the cigarette-maker now confirmed as the team's principal partner going forward. The Woking outfit revealed in ... Read More...

McLaren: We look forward to fighting until the very last lap

Yas Marina circuit is the central focus of Abu Dhabi’s man-made Yas Island, which also features seven hotels, a golf course and a concert arena. Construction of the 5.554km/3.451-mile anti-clockwise tra... Read More...

McLaren: P4 in the Constructors’ World Championship secured!

McLaren report from the Brazilian Grand Prix, Round 20 of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship, at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, Sao Paulo. P3. Carlos Sainz: “Yes! What a day! It’s a weird f... Read More...

McLaren: A very disappointing qualifying

McLaren report from qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, Round 20 of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship, at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, Sao Paulo. NQ. Carlos Sainz: “Big disappointme... Read More...

McLaren: The Gaps in the Midfield Were Very Small

McLaren report from Friday at the Brazilian Grand Prix, round 20 of the 2019 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Carlos Sainz: FP1 1m17.786s (+1.644s) 16 laps 7th FP2 1m10.310s (+1.093s) 38 laps 10th... Read More...

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