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Ferrari will be back on McLaren’s pace at upcoming tracks – Sainz

RaceFans Round-up

27th September 2023, 0:0126th September 2023, 21:43 | Written by Ida Wood

In the round-up: Ferrari will be back on McLaren’s pace at upcoming tracks – Sainz • Norris to drive at Sonoma • Lucas di Grassi splits from Mahindra

McLaren can beat Aston Martin to fourth in championship – Norris

Formula 1

26th September 2023, 8:1426th September 2023, 17:03 | Written by Ida Wood

Lando Norris reckons McLaren can beat Aston Martin in the constructors’ championship this year after a double McLaren podium in Japan.

Piastri “just wasn’t quick enough at certain points” despite breakthrough podium

Formula 1

25th September 2023, 13:3125th September 2023, 15:27 | Written by Ida Wood

Oscar Piastri reached the Formula 1 podium for the first time yesterday but said there was clear room for improvement in his race performance.

Verstappen “lucky” to resist first-lap attack from Norris and Piastri

Formula 1

24th September 2023, 12:18 | Written by Will Wood

Japanese Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen admitted he was “lucky” to hold onto the lead at the start after facing pressure from both McLarens.

McLaren drivers hail team’s ‘outstanding progress’ after first double podium

Formula 1

24th September 2023, 8:4624th September 2023, 10:03 | Written by Will Wood

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri praised McLaren’s progress this season after securing second and third in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Piastri says he could have gone quicker after claiming front row spot on Suzuka debut

Formula 1

23rd September 2023, 9:41 | Written by Will Wood

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri says he was pleased to secure second on the grid at Suzuka despite knowing he could have gone faster.

McLaren handling “all over the place” but closer to Red Bull than usual – Norris

Formula 1

22nd September 2023, 12:08 | Written by Will Wood

Lando Norris says he was encouraged by McLaren’s pace in practice but admitted he struggled with handling around the Suzuka circuit.

McLaren signs WEC champion and Le Mans winner Hirakawa as F1 reserve driver

Formula 1

22nd September 2023, 4:5022nd September 2023, 7:59 | Written by Keith Collantine

World Endurance Championship title holder and Le Mans 24 Hours winner Ryo Hirakawa has joined McLaren’s driver development programme.

LKYSUNZ offers $600m to enter new team into Formula 1

RaceFans Round-up

22nd September 2023, 0:0122nd September 2023, 4:45 | Written by Will Wood

In the round-up: LKYSUNZ offers $600m to enter F1 • Piastri “pushed me a lot” – Norris • Tsunoda hopes to rebound after DNFs • Honda rebrands US racing arm

Norris among Suzuka favourites with ‘question marks on Red Bull’ – Russell

Formula 1

21st September 2023, 9:0621st September 2023, 10:22 | Written by Keith Collantine

George Russell and Max Verstappen believe the performance of McLaren’s updated car could make Lando Norris one of the contenders this weekend.

McLaren keen to discover updated car’s pace at “more suitable” Suzuka

RaceFans Round-up

21st September 2023, 0:0120th September 2023, 21:29 | Written by Ida Wood

In the round-up: McLaren expect stronger pace in Japan • Vettel brings bee houses to Suzuka • Tsunoda features in comic

Piastri gets new deal to stay at McLaren until 2026

Formula 1

20th September 2023, 11:5421st September 2023, 13:20 | Written by Ida Wood

McLaren has agreed a two-year contract extension with Oscar Piastri which will keep the rookie at the team until the end of the 2026 season.

O’Ward to drive for McLaren in Abu Dhabi practice and post-season test

Formula 1

19th September 2023, 9:1019th September 2023, 23:59 | Written by Ed Hardy and Claire Cottingham

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed Pato O’Ward will test for the team again during and after the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Norris reveals he hit the same wall as Russell on the final lap

Formula 1

17th September 2023, 16:00 | Written by Will Wood

Lando Norris says he came close to crashing out on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix when he struck the same wall as George Russell.

Pictures: Nine teams reveal updates for Singapore Grand Prix

Formula 1

16th September 2023, 7:1515th September 2023, 23:05 | Written by Keith Collantine

McLaren and AlphaTauri brought major upgrades this weekend, but all the teams bar Haas have something new on their cars.

McLaren reveal details of major upgrade for Norris’ car at Singapore GP

Formula 1

15th September 2023, 10:1715th September 2023, 10:18 | Written by Keith Collantine and Claire Cottingham

McLaren hope to repeat the huge leap forward they made with their car earlier this year with another significant update for the MCL60 at the Singapore Grand Prix.