McLaren snap up teenage karting sensation from USA
13-year-old American karter, Ugo Ugochukwu, has signed up with McLaren, who will help support his rise through the junior racing ranks.
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Norris denies new McLaren is ‘loads better’
Lando Norris does not think this year’s McLaren is “loads better” – but is pleased the team have become innovators again with their eye-catching diffuser.
McLaren keen to see rivals’ response to new diffuser
Like his colleague James Key, team principal Andreas Seidl is intrigued to see if rival constructors try to recreate McLaren’s eye-catching new diffuser design.
‘Too early’ to judge aero concepts, says Key
Amid talk that the new aero regulations suit Red Bull's high-rake design, McLaren's James Key says it's too soon to tell if that's the case.
2021 previews: Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren
Three days of testing could have left us with little action, but instead we probably head into the new season with more questions than ever.
McLaren’s ‘fresh eyes’ have helped Mercedes
McLaren's Lando Norris said the switch to Mercedes power has brought benefits for his team, but they also have been a boost for Mercedes.
Ricciardo needs time before late-braking passes return
Having earned a reputation for his late-braking passes, Daniel Ricciardo hopes once he adjusts to the McLaren's braking he'll be on the attack.
Conclusions from pre-season testing
Formula 1’s pre-season is done and dusted already - here are our conclusions from the three days of testing for the 2021 campaign.
McLaren are ‘surprised’ to be diffuser pioneers
McLaren technical director James Key has expressed surprise that no other team has yet replicated their unique diffuser design.
‘No trickery or loophole’ with McLaren diffuser
McLaren’s diffuser on the MCL35M has attracted much attention during pre-season testing – but no loopholes have been exploited, says renowned F1 designer Gary Anderson.
McLaren anticipating ‘very tight battle’ in 2021
With pre-season testing over, McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says that it's looking like it will be "very tight" between teams in 2021.
McLaren ‘assembled perfectly’, backed for strong year
McLaren have assembled their new Mercedes engine "perfectly" according to Marc Gene, and he backs them to have a strong season.
Ricciardo not yet ‘at one’ with McLaren car
While he's generally happy, Daniel Ricciardo doesn't feel fully 'at one with the car' and is hoping to get there in the final testing day.
‘Sainz will be ahead of Leclerc’ in second half of 2021
Charles Leclerc has the initial advantage over his new team-mate at Ferrari, but Carlos Sainz will start to beat him as the season goes on.
‘Happy days’ for Ricciardo and McLaren
Daniel Ricciardo has completed his first official session as a McLaren driver, and he couldn't be happier with how it went.
Norris and Ricciardo ‘never really spoke’ before 2021
Lando Norris has revealed that before coming into the new year as team-mates, he and Daniel Ricciardo had rarely spoken to each other.
Potential buyer named for McLaren’s HQ
One of the world’s biggest buyout groups is reportedly in pole position to purchase McLaren’s HQ, which would then be leased back.
Ricciardo: Good times but fierce rivalry with Norris
Daniel Ricciardo reckons he will have "a good time" with his new team-mate, Lando Norris, but that doesn't meant there won't be a "fierce" battle.
Hulk ‘very satisfied’, McLaren could join his list
With apparently only the confirmation to come, Nico Hulkenberg says "everything is going in the right direction" as he closes in on a Mercedes reserve driver role.
Albers: James Key is ‘the new Newey’
Christijan Albers thinks that McLaren's technical director, James Key, is the new Adrian Newey and ready to move to a top team.
Norris ‘more often than not’ feels he’s ‘underachieved’
Lando Norris has one big goal for this season - to be "happy" with the job he does out on track as he pushes hard to iron out the "finer details".
‘McLaren looking ahead, not at Ferrari behind’
McLaren's goal this season is to close the gap tp the likes of Mercedes and Red Bull, and not just to keep Ferrari behind, says Lando Norris.
Ricciardo the ‘reference’ McLaren were missing
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl looks forward to the benefits of working with a proven race winner in Daniel Ricciardo.
Ricciardo has his eyes set on McLaren cars
McLaren have shared more footage from their Silverstone filming day where Daniel Ricciardo seems set on taking home a few cars.
McLaren ‘aware of potential’ Mercedes engine issues
McLaren are aware that they could face "potential issues" with their new Mercedes engine but they hope to resolve any niggles during pre-season testing.
Seidl: McLaren ‘clearly’ yet to fulfil potential
Andreas Seidl believes that, despite the considerable progress being made, McLaren have "clearly" yet to fulfil their potential.
‘Exciting to see who’s more important: Seb or Seidl’
This year's McLaren versus Aston Martin battle will be decided by Sebastian Vettel and Andreas Seidl, and which of the two is "more important" to the team.
McLaren have ‘clear plan’ for Ricciardo
Andreas Seidl says that McLaren have put together a "clear plan" for Daniel Ricciardo to prepare him for his first race with the team.
F1 the ‘clear focus’ over other series for McLaren
Zak Brown has stated that Formula 1 remains McLaren's "clear focus" over the likes of IndyCar and the World Endurance Championship.
Brown: 2021 will highlight budget cap issues
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the budget cap will not be "perfect" in its first season, instead 2021 will flag up the issues.