McLaren have explained what they meant by their repeated references to “papaya rules” in their radio messages to Lando Norris during the Italian Grand Prix.
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McLaren are the only team whose upgrades work every time – Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says his former team McLaren have out-developed their rivals because the updates they’ve brought for their car always work.
McLaren’s Dutch GP upgrade “nowhere near” as significant as Miami package
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella downplayed the significance of the upgrade package the team introduced at the last race.
McLaren “have some fun stuff coming for Monza” – Brown
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: McLaren “have fun stuff coming for Monza” • Power sees Ferrucci as Penske’s fourth man • WEC BoP change hits Toyota hardest
McLaren’s Dutch GP domination means little for Norris’ championship hopes
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris gained little ground on Max Verstappen with his dominant win at Zandvoort and McLaren still need to raise their game in key areas.
“Scary to see what McLaren can do” in Dutch GP – Perez
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez admitted he was concerned by the formidable pace McLaren showed in the Dutch Grand Prix.
McLaren have more belief in title bid after “unexpected” Dutch GP dominance
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Stella says Lando Norris’ Dutch Grand Prix win gives his team more belief they can challenge for the constructors’ championship.
McLaren enjoy their biggest margin over Red Bull yet after Zandvoort update
Lap time watch: 2024 Dutch GP
Posted onMcLaren are further ahead of their rivals at Zandvoort than they have been at any track so far this year.
McLaren not prioritising Norris over Piastri in championship fight yet – Stella
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Stella insists McLaren will act with “integrity and fairness” as they consider whether to prioritise Lando Norris.
McLaren bring biggest update since Miami to Dutch Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren are introducing their most extensive upgrade package for three months as the Formula 1 season resumes after the summer break.
“Wrong” to say McLaren don’t know how to fight at the front – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris defended his McLaren team over criticism of their performance but admitted too many things went wrong for them in the first part of the championship.
McLaren say Mercedes’ race-winning one-stop strategy call took “courage”
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes had “less to lose” committing to the one-stop strategy which helped George Russell win, said McLaren team principal Andrea Stella.
McLaren will discuss prioritising one driver in title fight during summer break
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren will decide during the summer break whether they need to prioritise one of their drivers in the championship.
McLaren team orders “a new situation we’re inexperienced at handling” – Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri insists his relationship with Lando Norris is strong despite the tense end to last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
McLaren is first team to produce two new winners in a season since 2001
2024 Hungarian GP stats and facts
Posted onMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are the first team mates to take their first victories in the same season since Williams’ drivers 23 years ago.
“Are we swapping?”: How McLaren placated Piastri and persuaded Norris on the radio
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren’s radio messages reveal how they coaxed Lando Norris into letting his team mate pass him while Oscar Piastri wondered aloud why he was taking 20 laps to do it.
Stella “trusted Lando 100%” that he would let Piastri overtake him
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella said he never doubted for a moment that Lando Norris would obey their instructions to let his team mate overtake him.
McLaren’s latest motorhome misfortune no problem for drivers – Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onThe latest misfortune to strike McLaren’s motorhome at the Hungarian Grand Prix won’t cause any problems for their drivers this weekend, says Oscar Piastri.
Are Mercedes about to pass McLaren and Red Bull for “best car” honours?
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren have gradually gained on Red Bull but suddenly the fast-catching Mercedes look set to overhaul both of them.
Sainz and Albon cases reveal why Piastri’s Austria penalty infuriated McLaren
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren remain convinced the evidence used to penalise Oscar Piastri in Austria did not meet the standards set by the FIA at previous races.