Tag: McLaren
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Norris Wins in the Netherlands as Verstappen Retires from Seventh
Lando Norris converted pole into victory at Zandvoort, his second win of the rounds covered here. Max Verstappen was the day’s first retirement. Saturday: Russell Wins the Sprint Russell took Sprint Qualifying pole, with Norris second and Leclerc third. Piastri was fourth, Antonelli fifth, and Verstappen sixth. Hamilton qualified seventh, Gasly eighth, and Bortoleto and…
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Norris Wins in Hungary as Verstappen Recovers to the Podium
Lando Norris converted pole into victory at the Hungaroring. Max Verstappen recovered from sixth on the grid to second, and Kimi Antonelli rounded out the podium in third, enough to extend his championship lead further. Qualifying: Norris on Pole, Ferrari Lock Out the Second Row Norris took pole position, with Hamilton second and Leclerc third…
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Antonelli Wins in Canada as Russell, Norris and Piastri All Leave Without a Point
George Russell took pole and won Saturday’s Sprint, but Sunday told a completely different story: he, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri, three of the top four qualifiers, all left Montreal without scoring a single point, while Kimi Antonelli won from second on the grid to extend his championship lead. Saturday: Russell Doubles Up Russell took…
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Pole to Flag: Antonelli Wins Miami as Verstappen and Ferrari Trade Places
Kimi Antonelli took pole and the win in Miami, McLaren answered a difficult start to the season with a Sprint victory and a strong Sunday, and Max Verstappen produced Red Bull’s best qualifying lap of the year, even if the race result didn’t quite match it. Saturday: Norris Strikes First McLaren arrived under pressure, sitting…
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Kimi Antonelli: The Biggest Winner of a Remarkable Chinese Grand Prix Weekend
Shanghai delivered a statement weekend for Formula 1’s newest star — and the numbers make the case better than any highlight reel.
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Spain 2025: Piastri Dominates as McLaren’s Championship Charge Continues
The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya proved that reports of the track’s processional nature may have been greatly exaggerated. In what could potentially be the venue’s Formula 1 swan song, Barcelona delivered strategic intrigue, controversial collisions, and a commanding McLaren performance that has reshaped the championship landscape. Piastri’s Perfect Weekend Oscar Piastri…
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Monaco 2025: Norris Delivers McLaren’s First Monaco Victory in 17 Years as Mandatory Pit Stops Fail to Deliver
The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix will be remembered for Lando Norris delivering McLaren’s first victory around the principality’s iconic streets in 17 years and an FIA experiment that highlighted everything wrong with processional racing in Monaco. Norris Finally Gets His Moment Lando Norris delivered a masterful performance to claim victory in Monaco, securing McLaren’s first…
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Piastri Takes Championship Lead with Masterful Saudi Arabian GP Victory
Oscar Piastri has become the first Australian since Mark Webber in 2010 to lead the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship after a commanding performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Final Standings for Saudi Arabian GP Pos No Driver Car Laps Time/retired Pts 1 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren Mercedes 50 1:21:06.758 25 2 1 Max Verstappen Red…
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Piastri Dominates in McLaren’s Bahrain Triumph
Having had the upper hand against his teammate during free practice and qualifying, Oscar Piastri finished a perfect weekend with a race win and the fastest lap in his 4th F1 victory. Final Standings for Bahrain GP Pos No Driver Car Laps Time/retired Pts 1 81 Piastri McLaren Mercedes 57 1:35:39.435 25 2 63 Russell…
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McLaren Secures Historic 1-2 at Chinese Grand Prix Amid Ferrari Disqualifications
McLaren achieved their milestone 50th 1-2 finish in Formula 1 at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri claiming his third career victory ahead of teammate Lando Norris, who battled brake issues in the closing stages of the race. The drama began immediately at the start, with Norris overtaking George Russell into turn one, while…