McLaren suffered a double DNS at the Chinese Grand Prix, with neither driver able to start the race. Team Principal Andrea Stella called it disappointing, particularly as Oscar Piastri has now missed both opening rounds of 2026, creating significant challenges for the team's championship hopes and development program.
Leonardo Fornaroli, the 2023 F2 champion, has been appointed as McLaren's reserve, test, and development driver for the upcoming 2026 F1 season, complementing their dynamic roster.
McLaren confirms Pato O'Ward and Leonardo Fornaroli as their reserve drivers for the 2026 Formula 1 season, aiming to enhance team performance and driver development.
Lando Norris achieves his first world championship, leading McLaren to clinch both the Drivers' and Constructors' titles. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concluded a historic season for the team.
After a surprising disqualification of both McLaren drivers at the Las Vegas GP, Max Verstappen narrows the gap in the championship standings. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri face a heightened battle as the season approaches its climax.
After the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, McLaren secured the Constructors' Championship, while the battle for the Drivers' Championship remains fierce among Piastri, Norris, and Verstappen.
Lando Norris dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix from third on the grid to deliver McLaren's first one-two finish of 2025, with Oscar Piastri second and George Russell completing the podium. Championship leader Max Verstappen endured a difficult afternoon, finishing ninth after starting eighth, while Charles Leclerc dropped from pole to fourth place.
Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden F1 victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, leading teammate Lando Norris in a dominant McLaren one-two finish. Starting P2, the Australian overtook pole-sitter Norris to win by 3.415 seconds, with Charles Leclerc completing the podium. Lewis Hamilton impressed with a charge from P16 to P7, while Max Verstappen could only manage fourth, highlighting Red Bull's struggles against McLaren's resurgent pace.
Lando Norris leads the 2025 F1 championship by two points over Max Verstappen, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri just 13 points back in third, creating the tightest three-way title battle in years as McLaren's dominance challenges Red Bull's recent supremacy.
Oscar Piastri has extended his F1 championship lead to 22 points over McLaren teammate Lando Norris following the Canadian Grand Prix, with the team dominating both drivers' and constructors' standings. Verstappen remains competitive in third, while Mercedes shows signs of resurgence with Russell's recent victory.
Lando Norris secured his first Monaco Grand Prix victory, leading a McLaren one-two finish ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. Charles Leclerc claimed the final podium spot for Ferrari, while championship contender Max Verstappen could only manage fourth. Lewis Hamilton recovered from seventh on the grid to fifth, with the Racing Bulls drivers Hadjar and Lawson both scoring points.
Max Verstappen won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from second on the grid, leading a McLaren double podium with Lando Norris second and pole-sitter Oscar Piastri third. Lewis Hamilton impressed with a drive from 12th to fourth for Ferrari, while Yuki Tsunoda produced the standout performance by charging from last place to points in tenth.
As the 2025 Formula 1 season accelerates, Ferrari and Red Bull are strategizing to bridge the gap to McLaren after a challenging Miami Grand Prix. McLaren set the early benchmark, winning five of the first six races.
Oscar Piastri secured his maiden F1 victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, leading from second on the grid to win by 2.8 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. McLaren dominated with Lando Norris recovering from 10th to fourth, while Charles Leclerc completed the podium for Ferrari.
Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory in commanding fashion at the Bahrain Grand Prix, leading McLaren to a stunning one-two finish with Lando Norris. George Russell completed the podium for Mercedes, while Lewis Hamilton impressed with a charge from 9th to 5th for Ferrari. Max Verstappen's disappointing 6th place suggests Red Bull's dominance may be under threat as the 2025 season begins with a dramatic competitive shake-up.
After the fourth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season, McLaren has solidified its lead in the Constructors Championship, while Ferrari continues to fall behind. Oscar Piastri’s recent victory highlights McLaren's strong performance.
Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position, leading home a McLaren double podium with Lando Norris second and Oscar Piastri third. The result showcased McLaren's improved competitiveness while extending Verstappen's early-season dominance.
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, leading an all-McLaren front row with Oscar Piastri second. Max Verstappen qualified third, while Yuki Tsunoda impressed in fifth. The session highlighted McLaren's strong pace and set up an intriguing race with the championship contenders separated by a competitive field.
McLaren Racing has officially extended Oscar Piastri's contract through 2025, reflecting their confidence in the young driver’s potential to excel in Formula 1.
Oscar Piastri has signed a multi-year contract extension with McLaren F1 ahead of the 2026 season, solidifying the team's driver lineup. McLaren management expressed confidence in Piastri's talent and work ethic.
