McLaren

Fifth in Japan, Lando Norris highlights McLaren’s progress while remaining aware of the room for improvement that still exists.

Hampered by technical issues throughout the weekend, Lando Norris believes he did not exploit his full potential in Japan.

Oscar Piastri experienced a nightmare start to the 2026 season. The McLaren driver became the first in F1 history not to start the first two races of a season.

For the first time since his Formula 1 debut, Lando Norris did not start a Grand Prix. The Briton did not hide his frustration after a nightmare weekend for McLaren in Shanghai.

Lando Norris finished fifth in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, aware that his McLaren does not have the means to compete with Mercedes and Ferrari. Despite everything, the Briton believes he got the most out of his car.

A spectacular new video of Oscar Piastri’s accident before the Australian Grand Prix has just surfaced on social media. And the source of the footage is improbable, to say the least.

McLaren boss Andrea Stella admitted after the Grand Prix that his team lags significantly behind Mercedes, while pointing out certain limitations in the collaboration with the German engine manufacturer.

Local hero Oscar Piastri saw his home race come to an end even before the start. The McLaren driver ended up in the wall during the lap to the grid.

McLaren thought they could aim for pole in Melbourne after Friday’s practice. But Mercedes’ dominance in qualifying quickly dampened the team’s hopes.