Lando Norris in a McLaren suit, looking over a McLaren employee
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Norris: MCL39 feels “similar” to 2024 F1 car which is a “good start”

The F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain concluded last week with teams gathering crucial data for the upcoming season. McLaren’s Lando Norris expressed his thoughts on the British team’s F1 2025 challenger in a press conference on Day 2 of testing. While he remarked that some things need improvements, the Brit is confident about how they…

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With three-day pre-season F1 testing officially over, it is still too early to make a conclusive statement about which team will dictate the pace this year, although Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso have disagreed on some assessments.
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Alonso: Race winner outside the top four teams unlikely in 2025 F1 season

With three-day F1 pre-season testing officially over, it is still too early to make a conclusive statement about which team will dictate the pace this year, although Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso have disagreed on some assessments. After finishing second to Max Verstappen in 2024, McLaren’s Lando Norris is confident he is in the championship…

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Senior advisor Helmut Marko believes that Red Bull and Max Verstappen can benefit from the teammate rivalry at McLaren in the 2025 F1 season
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Marko believes Red Bull and Verstappen will “benefit” from teammate rivalry at McLaren F1 in 2025

Veteran advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has shared his opinion on who he perceives as the favourite to win the F1 world championships this season, as Red Bull embark upon their 2025 campaign with a new line-up comprising Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson.  Although it was easier to predict an early pecking order after pre-season testing…

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While McLaren are looking in great shape following F1 Testing in Bahrain, feet remain firmly on the ground inside the Woking-based squad. Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Andrea Stella give their thoughts.
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F1 Testing | McLaren: “Plenty to work on” ahead of Australian GP

McLaren has concluded its pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, completing an intensive three-day programme to fine-tune the MCL39 ahead of the 2025 F1 season. Both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris contributed to gathering crucial data on performance, aerodynamics, and setup adjustments under varying track conditions. Challenging conditions, positive results The final day of…

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Leclerc during the 2025 F1 Testing
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2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 3 AM | Leclerc leads from Antonelli and Norris

The final day of 2025 F1 Testing is officially beginning under the shining Bahrain sun. Weather conditions are, in fact, the opposite of yesterday, during which rain hindered the potential of some drivers’ track time. Hour 1 Verstappen and Hadjar were the first drivers out on track. Alonso returned to the pits shortly after and…

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Carlos Sainz behind the wheel for Williams during F1 pre-season testing 2025
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2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 2 PM | Sainz sets the pace amid afternoon lockups and spins

After an hour-long lunch break, F1 returns for the afternoon session on the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.  Most of the drivers will now be switching out and handing the car over to their teammates. However, Liam Lawson and Carlos Sainz will be getting back behind the wheel for Red…

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The first day of F1 pre-season testing marked the beginning of the 2025 season preparations for McLaren, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
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F1 Testing | Norris and Piastri “productive” for McLaren on Day 1

The first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit marked the beginning of the 2025 season preparations for McLaren. Both of the team’s drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, took to the track to gather crucial data and assess the performance of their new cars. The day was pivotal in fine-tuning…

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