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Oscar Piastri delivered one of his strongest performances in F1 to secure second place at the 2026 Japanese GP.

Piastri: “A result like today is as good as a win” for McLaren at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Oscar Piastri delivered one of his strongest performances in F1 to secure second place at the 2026 Japanese GP, converting a strong qualifying result into a measured and competitive race at Suzuka. While Kimi Antonelli ultimately took victory, Piastri emerged as Mercedes’ closest challenger, leading early and demonstrating that McLaren can compete when execution is…

Lando Norris and Andrea Stella following qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Norris “playing catch-up” at 2026 F1 Japanese GP after qualifying struggles

Eleanor Cooper3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Lando Norris is “playing catch-up” at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, having been outqualified by McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in what he has called a “difficult” weekend. The reigning world champion will start Sunday’s race in fifth after he set a lap time almost three tenths off the pace of teammate Piastri, and six tenths…

Piastri delivered a strong performance in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, securing third place on the grid .

Piastri says Q3 lap was “a bit of a mess” despite qualifying P3 at F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Oscar Piastri delivered a strong performance in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, securing third place on the grid after a session that saw momentum swing between teams and drivers. While Kimi Antonelli ultimately took pole position ahead of teammate George Russell, Piastri emerged as McLaren’s lead contender, capitalising on a clean execution through…

Andrea Kimi Antonell of Mercedes secures pole position for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

2026 F1 Japanese GP | Qualifying results

Ewout Albrecht3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

After Mercedes restored order during FP3 for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, qualifying saw a battle between Mercedes and Ferrari for the top spot. A shock exit for Max Verstappen in Q2 meant last year’s pole sitter would not be able to defend the pole. At the end of the day Mercedes was unbeatable, and…

McLaren: Piastri encouraged as Norris faces setbacks in Friday practice at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Antonina Jaromin3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

McLaren showed mixed pace during Friday’s practice at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, with Oscar Piastri topping FP2 while Lando Norris’s running was compromised by technical issues. Trouble began for Norris in FP1, as the Brit completed one lap with aero rakes fitted before the team removed them, costing him time; he had changes to…

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri reflect on the double DNS McLaren suffered in China, ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

McLaren duo optimistic ahead of 2026 F1 Japanese GP as they explain China double DNS

Ewout Albrecht3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

McLaren had their worst outing of recent years with a double DNS in China, but ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, both drivers are confident that the team will turn the fortunes around. Piastri says cause of McLaren double DNS at China is clear of Japanese GP Oscar Piastri revealed in a print media…

McLaren prepares for 2027 Le Mans return under James Barclay, targeting success in the WEC Hypercar era with a long-term vision.

New era beckons as McLaren builds towards 2027 WEC Hypercar return with Barclay at helm

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

McLaren is preparing for a landmark return to top-level endurance racing in the 2027 World Endurance Championship (WEC), marking its first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in nearly three decades. Following its iconic debut victory in 1995 with the F1 GTR, the British manufacturer is now targeting success in the modern Hypercar…

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McLaren targets reset at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Kavi Khandelwal3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

McLaren arrives at the F1 2026 Japanese GP with an incomplete read on its new package, after a disrupted start to the season. The opening round at the Australian GP provided a baseline with reigning world champion Lando Norris finishing fifth. The following weekend at the Chinese GP did not. Both cars failed to start…

2024 F3 and 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has completed his first laps in an F1 car with McLaren in Barcelona on Monday and Tuesday.

Leonardo Fornaroli completes first F1 test with McLaren

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

2024 F3 and 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has completed his first laps in an F1 car with McLaren at the Circuit de Catalunya on Monday and Tuesday. He drove the MCL60, the team’s 2023 challenger. This opportunity came via the TPC programme. Every team can run a reserve driver in a car for private…

McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris pictured at the Australian GP, later reflected on McLaren’s difficult 2026 Chinese GP and outlined plans for recovery.

Norris backs McLaren to recover after tough start to 2026 F1 season

Suhaswin Gamage3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The 2026 campaign has had a rough start for McLaren, with serious issues from the season’s opening. At the Australian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri failed to start after crashing into the barriers on a reconnaissance lap to the grid. He had finished third in the 2025 Drivers’ Championship, narrowly missing out on the title. Meanwhile,…