Lando Norris is encouraged by McLaren’s rate of development this year but he admits they still have a long way to go to get on terms with Red Bull.
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Ferrari will be back on McLaren’s pace at upcoming tracks – Sainz
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn 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
Posted onLando 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
Posted onOscar 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
Posted onJapanese 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
Posted onLando 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
Posted onMcLaren’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
Posted onLando 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
Posted onWorld 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
Posted onIn 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
Posted onGeorge 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
Posted onIn 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
Posted onMcLaren 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
Posted onMcLaren 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
Posted onLando 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
Posted onMcLaren 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
Posted onMcLaren 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.
Norris to run McLaren’s only set of upgrades in Singapore
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris will run McLaren’s only set of upgrades on its car this weekend. Oscar Piastri is due to run them in Japan next week.
McLaren reveal third change of livery with ‘stealth’ design for next two races
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren have revealed an updated livery for their MCL60 that will be used for the East Asian leg of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
‘I owe McLaren a lot, but not my life’ – Norris on reaching F1 and chasing his first win
Interview
Posted onIn an exclusive interview with RaceFans, Lando Norris discusses the highs and lows of being an F1 driver and why he’d love to win with McLaren.