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McLaren gives the MCL-HY its public debut at Goodwood as it prepares for its historic 2027 FIA WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans return.

McLaren MCL-HY makes public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

McLaren gave the MCL-HY its first public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as the British manufacturer continued preparations for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. The Hypercar completed demonstration runs up the famous Goodwood hill after McLaren spent several weeks testing the prototype behind closed doors. Thousands of fans welcomed the…

Following the 2026 F1 British GP, Andrea Stella discusses the McLarens' performance and a mixed bag of results.

Stella discusses McLarens’ performance at the 2026 F1 British GP

Imogen Hayhurst1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Following the 2026 F1 British GP, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on the weekend. Sunday’s race at Silverstone produced mixed results for McLaren, Lando Norris was able to score a good haul of points, finishing in P4. However, after suffering damage on the first lap of the race, Oscar Piastri was unable to finish…

“The car was just undriveable”: Norris on McLaren’s struggles despite P4 at the 2026 F1 British GP

Antonina Jaromin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Despite finishing P4, Lando Norris described driving McLaren’s MCL40 as one of the “most difficult” parts of the 2026 F1 British GP weekend. Norris struggled for pace throughout the entire Silverstone weekend, finishing FP1 in P7, qualifying sixth for the Sprint, taking a P3 Sprint podium, and then also qualifying P6 for Sunday’s race. Speaking…

Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel are leaving the Arrow McLaren IndyCar squad; Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will replace them in 2027.

Dixon and Rosenqvist in for 2027; Lundgaard and Siegel to leave Arrow McLaren at the end of 2026 IndyCar season

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Arrow McLaren have confimed that Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel will be leaving upon the conclusion of the 2026 IndyCar season; Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will replace them. A double exit at the Arrow McLaren IndyCar squad as Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel to depart at the end of 2026 Since joining the team…

Lando Norris (McLaren) at 2026 F1 British GP at Silverstone Circuit.

Norris not surprised by gap to the front despite feeling “very happy” with Qualifying lap at 2026 F1 British GP

Milla Fuchs2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

It is his annual home race at the Silverstone Circuit, and Lando Norris has his own grandstand in neon yellow, fans that are cheering him on every lap at the 2026 F1 British GP. Even McLaren has a special livery for what could be the greatest home Grand Prix of the year–considering that there are…

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 04, 2026 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Alastair Staley/LAT Images)

Piastri on “very tough” Qualifying at 2026 F1 British GP

Shermaine Wong2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

The 2026 F1 British GP has been a challenging weekend for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri thus far, with the Australian driver struggling with a lack of rear grip and balance in his MCL40. Despite a set-up change ahead of Qualifying, the 25-year-old continued to face similar issues and had to settle for P8. This marked his…

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (1) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 03, 2026 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Colin McMaster/LAT Images)

Lando Norris motivated by P3 finish in the 2026 F1 British GP Sprint Race

Shermaine Wong2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

McLaren’s Lando Norris completed the podium, finishing in P3 in the 2026 F1 British GP Sprint. The Briton had placed himself P6 on the starting grid after facing significant struggles during Sprint Qualifying on Friday. His front brake duct had sustained damage early doors, which left him vulnerable for the majority of Sprint Qualifying. While…

McLaren emerges as fourth force in 2026 F1 British GP Sprint Qualifying with Lando Norris in P6 and Oscar Piastri in P7.

McLaren fourth force in the 2026 F1 British GP Sprint Qualifying

Rebecca Malitz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

In the 2026 F1 British GP Sprint Qualifying, McLaren drivers trailed behind competitors Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri ending the session in P6 & P7, respectively. Reigning Champion Lando Norris sustained damage to his front brake duct in the first Sprint Qualifying segment. According to Norris, the damage hampered…

Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen, F1, McLaren

Norris, Piastri and Verstappen react to McLaren F1 rumours about the Dutchman

Darshan Chokhani2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Speaking on British GP media day, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are not too worried with rumours about Max Verstappen talking with McLaren F1 Team, as the Dutchman says he is happy to see upward Red Bull. After host of rumours about Verstappen supposedly joining Mercedes in the last few seasons, the latest round of…

McLaren TP Andrea Stella reacted to Oscar Piastri's strong drive as the Australian finished P4 at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP last Sunday.

Stella on “very encouraging” 2026 F1 Austrian GP for Piastri

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reacted to Oscar Piastri’s strong drive as the Australian finished P4 at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP last Sunday. On Saturday, the nine-time race winner ended up 7th in qualifying, finishing up 0.009s slower than teammate Lando Norris. There had been nothing between the pair all through practice, and it…