McLaren suffers double Chinese GP DNS after late Norris, Piastri problems
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Oscar Piastri admits McLaren ‘pretty representative’ in China as grip deficit exposed
Oscar Piastri says McLaren’s Chinese Grand Prix pace is ‘pretty representative’ as he highlights a crucial grip issue.
McLaren solves Shanghai straight-line deficit but telemetry exposes deeper weakness
McLaren fixed its straight-line speed in Shanghai qualifying, but the telemetry reveals why the gap to Mercedes still remained.
Lando Norris calculates straight-line deficit as McLaren chases Mercedes power answers
McLaren has improved its understanding of Mercedes power, but Lando Norris says a straight-line deficit remains.
Oscar Piastri admits McLaren has no answer to Mercedes’ six-tenths sector gap
Oscar Piastri admits McLaren cannot explain the huge sector-three deficit to Mercedes in Shanghai.
Toto Wolff points to ‘very different’ McLaren choice amid Mercedes power unit debate
Toto Wolff says McLaren’s design choices — including gear ratios — differ significantly as the PU debate intensifies.
Oscar Piastri ready to move on from Melbourne DNS as 2026 lessons continue
Oscar Piastri admits his Melbourne DNS was ‘embarrassing’ but says adapting to the 2026 cars remains a learning process.
McLaren ‘on the back foot’ understanding Mercedes power unit after Australia
McLaren believes there is still untapped performance in its Mercedes engine after Melbourne exposed a preparation gap...
Martin Brundle identifies two problems behind McLaren’s Melbourne deficit
Brundle says McLaren’s Mercedes power unit understanding is only half the problem.
Mark Webber reacts to Oscar Piastri ‘battle scar’ after Australian Grand Prix crash
Mark Webber has close ties to McLaren driver Oscar Piastri.
Ralf Schumacher poses McLaren theory over ‘back foot’ Mercedes PU claim
"Anyone who knows Mercedes, I can tell you, they know why (rivals are) doing this."
George Russell responds to Lando Norris ‘worst cars’ criticism of F1 2026 regulations
Russell suggested Norris’ criticism of the new F1 era might sound different if results were reversed.
What’s up with Oscar Piastri?
After a patchy end to last season, Oscar Piastri's misery continued at his home race.
Hamilton’s Ferrari catches Newey’s eye as Wolff rivals Horner for Alpine stake – roundup
Tuesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
McLaren boss warns of ‘problem’ in ‘appeal’ to F1 bosses over starts
The race start in Australia looked unusual in comparison to previous years with some cars crawling off the line.
Untelevised Oscar Piastri team radio emerges after Australian Grand Prix crash
Oscar Piastri failed to start his home race in Melbourne last weekend.
Toto Wolff defends Mercedes customer approach after McLaren and Williams raise concerns
‘You can't make everybody happy.’ Toto Wolff answers McLaren and Williams confusion.
Verstappen makes post-Australian GP announcement, Audi catches Newey’s eye – roundup
Monday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Andrea Stella: Oscar Piastri Australia crash shows extent of ‘aggressive’ new F1 power units
Andrea Stella details the unexpected torque spike that contributed to Oscar Piastri’s Melbourne accident...
McLaren wants closer Mercedes HPP ties as PU information talks continue
‘We are on the back foot.’ Andrea Stella reveals why McLaren is struggling to match Mercedes.
Australian GP conclusions: Formula Net Zero, Russell’s main threat, Aston Martin-Honda mistake
George Russell won the Australian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli second and Charles Leclerc third.
Stella backs Oscar Piastri to respond after heartbreaking Australian Grand Prix crash
Andrea Stella has thrown his backing behind Oscar Piastri, after his day ended prematurely.
Lando Norris brands F1 2026 cars ‘even worse’ in races after Melbourne opener
Lando Norris delivered a bleak verdict on the new F1 2026 cars after finishing fifth in Melbourne...
Oscar Piastri reveals ‘not insignificant’ factor behind heartbreaking Australian GP crash
Oscar Piastri failed to start his home race.
Oscar Piastri crashes out of Australian Grand Prix on reconnaissance lap
Heartbreak for the home hero.