McLaren’s long-serving motorhome, officially known as the Brand Centre, will no longer be seen around the racing tracks of Europe.
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Ricciardo unsure how soon he’ll be “nailing a perfect lap” at McLaren
2021 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says he felt more prepared for his debut at McLaren than he did after moving to Renault two years ago, but isn’t sure when he’ll be fully comfortable in his new car.
Montoya shocked by cockpit heat in first IndyCar Aeroscreen test
2021 F1 season
Posted onJuan Pablo Montoya said the hotter cockpit temperatures he experienced when he tested an Aeroscreen for the first time left him wishing he could use an open visor.
Ricciardo slates “idiots” behind F1’s social media output over focus on crashes
2021 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo has told F1 to “do better” with its social media output, which he believes contains too much crash footage.
Norris: McLaren have closed on leaders and can gain “free lap time” from power unit
2021 F1 season
Posted onLando Norris is encouraged by the progress McLaren has made at the start of the new season and expects further gains in the coming races following its change of power unit supplier.
Ferrari quicker than McLaren in qualifying but not race trim – Norris
2021 F1 season
Posted onLando Norris says McLaren appear able to beat Ferrari in race trim but are not as quick as them in qualifying.
Downbeat Norris says “it’s obvious what’s going to happen tomorrow” after second-fastest time
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris lacked confidence in the balance of his McLaren despite ending Friday practice less than a tenth of a second behind pace-setter Max Verstappen.
“An enormous task”: How McLaren crammed a Mercedes into a car built for a Renault
2021 F1 season
Posted onMercedes’ power unit may be “chassis-friendly” but fitting it into a car designed for a Renault was an enormous challenge for McLaren, technical director James Key explained.
McLaren signs 13-year-old American karter Ugochukwu to long-term deal
2021 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren has signed FIA junior karting champion Ugo Ugochukwu on a long-term deal, giving the Formula 1 team an option on the future services of the 13-year-old.
McLaren in a five-way fight for third place in 2021 – Seidl
2021 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says the team faces a tougher fight to hold onto the third place they scored in the championship last year.
Ricciardo: Braking is main difference between McLaren, Renault and Red Bull cars
2021 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says getting comfortable with the brakes in his McLaren is one of the biggest adjustments he has to make since joining the team.
McLaren surprised rival teams haven’t adopted unique diffuser design
2021 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren technical director James Key admitted he is surprised no other team has adopted their solution to the new diffuser regulations.
Why Ricciardo said ‘yes’ to McLaren the second time they asked
2021 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo turned McLaren down when they tried to sign him in 2018. Now he’s beginning a three-year stint at the team. What changed his mind?
Unrealistic for McLaren to think of title in first year after Mercedes switch – Brown
2021 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown expects the team will remain in a tight midfield battle in 2021 despite switching to the same power units as champions Mercedes.
Norris “back to normal” after recovering from Covid-19
2021 F1 season
Posted onLando Norris says he feels “back to normal” after contracting Covid-19 earlier this year.
First tests of Mercedes power unit “completely problem-free” for McLaren
2021 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren had no problems with their first tests of their Mercedes power units, despite reports of “issues” with the world champions’ 2021 engine.
McLaren-Mercedes return: Their previous 20 F1 cars in pictures
F1 history
Posted onThe first McLaren-Mercedes F1 car for seven years will be launched today. Here are the other 20, from the title-winners to the one that never even raced.
McLaren Racing reports reduced £71 million loss in 2019
2019 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren Racing has reported a reduced loss in the latest accounts for the group’s division which includes its Formula 1 team.
McLaren to reveal Mercedes-powered MCL35M on February 15th
2021 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren will launch its new car car for the 2021 F1 season on February 15th.
First fire-up for McLaren’s Mercedes-powered MCL35M
2021 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren has become the first Formula 1 team to release footage of its 2021 car firing up ahead of the new season.
