How Norris can arrest his current F1 first-lap problems
For all the impressive moments in Lando Norris’ 2024 Formula 1 season, his approach to starts has been a significant Achilles’ heel this year — and has lost him at least two race wins into the first corner. There have been a handful of notable moments in which Norris made inauspicious choices into Turn 1 […]
Should McLaren back Norris or Piastri? Our F1 writers have their say
Norris should follow Piastri’s example and be easier on himself — Jake Boxall-Legge Across the most recent eight rounds of this year’s championship, Oscar Piastri has added 126 points to his name, while Norris trails slightly having accrued 116. You can argue the toss over who deserved the Hungary win; Piastri’s opening stints were stronger, […]
How F1’s points standings look after the 2024 F1 Belgian GP
Mercedes’ 1-2 result in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix initially closed the gap on its rivals in the constructors’ championship, before George Russell was stripped of his win. Even with team-mate Lewis Hamilton inheriting the win, Mercedes remains in fourth place in the teams’ standings heading into the summer break. As F1 enters its mid-season […]
How a McLaren victory felt like a defeat
Damned if they do. Damned if they don’t. After weeks of missed opportunities and subsequent scrutiny into how it fluffed their lines, McLaren finally did it. Its 1-2 in the Hungarian Grand Prix should have been the crowning moment to show its opponents and critics alike it is back at the top. It would have […]
Who’s to blame for Hungarian GP team orders row? Our F1 writers have their say
What looked set to be a comfortable 1-2 for McLaren was overshadowed by the controversy over Formula 1 team orders, as Lando Norris appeared set to defy the team. But was it the driver’s fault or did the team put itself in an unnecessarily difficult position? Our writers offer their views. McLaren made it harder […]
Red Bull turmoil will only have longer-term impact on F1 team
McLaren CEO Zak Brown doesn’t believe Red Bull has been too affected by the behind-the-scenes turmoil at its Formula 1 team yet, but thinks the squad might be impacted longer-term. Red Bull has been embroiled in a power struggle ever since the passing of long-time owner Dietrich Mateschitz in 2022. There has been a deepening […]
McLaren won’t be «nasty» as it takes the fight to Red Bull in F1
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says McLaren is «prepared to go toe-to-toe» with Red Bull as it mounts a Formula 1 title challenge, but pledges the team won’t be «nasty» about it. Following a string of car upgrades McLaren has closed the performance gap to Red Bull in recent weeks, having been the highest-scoring team over […]
How McLaren chased a top speed boost at F1’s British Grand Prix
McLaren continued to pile the pressure on Red Bull at Formula 1’s British Grand Prix as it arrived with a new lower downforce rear wing assembly to boost the MCL38’s top speed. The team also had three different beam wing specifications on hand, as it looked to find the right balance between downforce and drag […]
Perez slump «opening the window» for McLaren F1 title charge
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes McLaren has been offered an «opening window» to fight Red Bull for the Formula 1 constructors’ title by Sergio Perez’s ongoing struggles. The Woking-based outfit has continued its resurgence from last term in the first half of this season, joining Red Bull at the top of the pecking order with […]