McLaren

'I just did a terrible job' - Norris blames himself for qualifying eighth

Oscar Piastri warns COTA bumps could become an overtaking hazard at US GP

McLaren's Oscar Piastri has compared the bump on the approach to Turn 1 at the Circuit of the Americas to "a motocross jump" after qualifying seventh for the United States Grand Prix. The Australian driver finished 0.768 seconds behind polesitter and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with his team-mate Lando Norris eighth after losing his final Q3 lap time to a track limits ... Keep read

McLaren gives initial verdict on latest F1 upgrade package after US GP debut

McLaren has shared an initial assessment of its new upgrade package debuted at the US Grand Prix.

McLaren's aims for its final F1 2026 upgrades amid decline in form

"To get the car to be quick, we just have to try so hard to be perfect, and you cannot be perfect," said Lando Norris after practice for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin. "We're just a step behind." Two mid-season wins for Norris now appear to be a 'purple patch' rather than harbingers of a competitive renaissance for McLaren after a troubled start to the 2026 season. At the ... Ke

F1 United States GP: Leclerc pips Antonelli to top FP2 while McLaren struggles

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has led the way in Friday practice for Formula 1's United States Grand Prix, narrowly beating Kimi Antonelli to the top spot in Austin as McLaren struggled for grip. Leclerc set a 1m35.291s just before the halfway mark of Friday afternoon's second practice session on Austin's demanding Circuit of the Americas, pipping Max Verstappen's initial benchmark as Antonelli ... Ke