Pit Debrief

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri spoke about F1's 2026 rule changes and Max Verstappen's potential departure from the sport.

Piastri and Norris on potential Verstappen departure amidst F1 2026 rule changes

Disha Rawal4 days ago4 days ago04 mins

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri spoke about F1’s 2026 rule changes and Max Verstappen’s potential departure from the sport. The four-time World Champion continues to be one of the most vocal critics of F1’s new regulations, specifically criticising their over-reliance on battery power and energy management. With Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase set…

Andrea Stella the McLaren F1 Team Principal and Chief Racing Officer

Stella on the FIA rule changes ahead of 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix

Logan Fung5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

While many people in the Formula 1 sphere have been vocal about their opinions on the new rules and regulations of the sport, few have called on the actual F1 teams and the FIA for immediate action. Andrea Stella, McLaren Team Principal and Chief Racing Officer, has been very public in expressing his concerns around…

Zak Brown has provided insight into team principal Andrea Stella’s future at McLaren amid Gianpiero Lambiase's move to the F1 team from 2028

Brown clarifies McLaren F1 management structure following Lambiase signing

Magdalena Put5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

Zak Brown has provided insight into team principal Andrea Stella’s future at McLaren as high-profile signing Gianpiero Lambiase is set to join the F1 team from 2028. Undoubtedly the biggest piece of F1 news to come out this month is Lambiase’s bombshell move from Red Bull Racing to rival McLaren. The renowned engineer has elected…

Lando Norris expands on how battery deployment forced him to make an unintentional move on Lewis Hamilton at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Norris expands on battery and regs probems after Hamilton battle at Suzuka F1 race

Shermaine Wong5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

In the final laps of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, McLaren‘s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton battled for fifth. Norris ultimately claimed the position and finished the race in fifth. However, the McLaren driver later admitted that he had no intention of overtaking Hamilton during the early stages of their battle on track. He…

Zak Brown claims a new multi-team ownership will compromise sporting fairness in F1 if Mercedes successfully manage to buy a stake in Alpine

Brown believes new multi-team ownership would be a “mistake” for F1 amid Mercedes’s interest in Alpine stake

Senjuti Jash5 days ago5 days ago08 mins

McLaren Racing’s CEO Zak Brown has opened up about the impact of multi-team ownership on sporting fairness in F1, what the acceptable level of partnership between teams should be, the existing alliance between Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, whether the FIA has taken any steps to prevent the further growth of A/B squads, and…

McLaren F1's Lando Norris during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

McLaren duo discuss qualifying constraints imposed by 2026 F1 regulations

Yi Xing Lim6 days ago6 days ago07 mins

McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have spoken about the limitations the 2026 F1 regulations place on drivers in qualifying, and how those rules have forced them to adapt their approach to a flying lap. The current regulations have come under heavy scrutiny following the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, which exposed its significant flaws. From…

McLaren F1's Andrea Stella during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

“An entirely new MCL40”: Stella confident McLaren upgrades will improve competitiveness after tricky start to 2026 F1 season

Yi Xing Lim6 days ago6 days ago05 mins

The reigning Constructors’ Champions, McLaren, have endured a difficult start to the 2026 F1 season, with both drivers struggling amid a lack of competitiveness. The Woking-based team currently sit 3rd in the Constructors’ Standings with 49 points, 89 points behind current leaders Mercedes F1, who have delivered a dominant run of performances so far this…

Tom Fleming secures LMGT3 pole at Imola as Garage 59 impresses on debut in a dramatic 2026 FIA WEC Hyperpole session.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Qualifying & Hyperpole | LMGT3 | Fleming shines on Imola debut as Garage 59 announces arrival

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Tom Fleming made an unforgettable impression in his first FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) appearance, kicking off 2026 by storming to LMGT3 pole at Imola. Driving for Garage 59, the 23-year-old Brit dominated the Hyperpole shootout with a commanding lap that left his rivals chasing shadows. From the outset, Fleming controlled the session. He consistently…

Andrea Stella reflects on McLaren’s challenging start to 2026 F1 season, detailing power unit issues and key upgrades ahead of Miami.

Andrea Stella explains McLaren’s mixed bag start to the 2026 F1 season and outlines upgrade plan

Shania Wallage2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

McLaren have endured a mixed bag of performance in their 2026 Formula 1 (F1) campaign, with Andrea Stella offering a candid reflection on the team’s early-season struggles. At this point last year, McLaren were sitting comfortably on 111 points after Round 3. In contrast, they have managed just 46 points over the same period in…

Optimum Motorsport claims pole with a stunning McLaren lap, setting the stage for a thrilling Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps race weekend.

2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Spa-Francorchamps | Qualifying | Optimum Motorsport storms to pole

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago1 week ago04 mins

Optimum Motorsport delivered a commanding Qualifying performance to secure pole position for the 2026 Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps. The British squad impressed across all three Qualifying sessions, culminating in a decisive lap from Salman Owega in Q3. Owega, competing in the McLaren for the first time, handled the pressure with composure. He produced a stunning lap…