McLaren became ‘a bit Darth Vader’ in decline
Zak Brown has always seen McLaren as the Star Wars of F1, and feels that they became "a bit Darth Vader" during their decline.
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Norris still waiting for his McLaren seat fit
While Daniel Ricciardo has undergone his McLaren seat fit, Lando Norris has revealed he is still waiting for his.
McLaren reveal footage of Ricciardo’s seat fit
Daniel Ricciardo's first day at McLaren HQ has been documented online with a video of his seat fitting at the Woking base.
Brown reiterates call for driver salary cap
Zak Brown has once again called for a salary cap for F1's drivers, saying the sport's bosses must come to a decision now, one that can be implemented in "three, four years' time".
Brown expects ‘seriousness’, not ‘goofy odd couple’
Zak Brown says he expects "seriousness" from his new line up after Daniel Ricciardo said it won't become a "comedy show".
‘New era of Formula 1 in sweet spot for McLaren’
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is full of optimism for the future, saying the new era of Formula 1 is in the "sweet spot" for McLaren.
Norris: Ricciardo offers something different to Sainz
Lando Norris believes his new McLaren team-mate Daniel Ricciardo can bring something new to the team both on and off track in the 2021 season.
Engine change forced McLaren into late-2020 updates
Well aware that McLaren would need to use its 2021 development tokens to fit a new engine, the team made a late-season development push last year says Andreas Seidl.
McLaren will only enter Formula E under a ‘cost cap’
If McLaren are to join the Formula E series, then the introduction of a cost a cap to the electric series is "mandatory".
Seidl staying ‘realistic’ despite Hamilton praise
Andreas Seidl is grateful that Sir Lewis Hamilton has tipped McLaren to become World Championship challengers – but will not let himself get carried away.
Hamilton: No more titles if I’d stayed at McLaren
Sir Lewis Hamilton feels he would never have tasted World Championship success again if he had stayed with McLaren instead of joining Mercedes.
McLaren announce launch date for MCL35M
McLaren have issued a “save the date” to F1 fans, with February 15 circled for when they will officially launch the MCL35M.
McLaren fire up the MCL35M for the first time
McLaren's return to Mercedes power just became a whole lot more real after their 2021 challenger roared into life.
Ricciardo and Norris won’t be a ‘meme power couple’
Despite offering some of the funniest moments in Formula 1 in recent years, Daniel Ricciardo says his new partnership with Lando Norris won't become a "comedy show".
McLaren have found cause of their wind problem
McLaren technical director James Key says the team have pinpointed the reason why the MCL35 was so sensitive to the wind.
‘Determined’ Ricciardo will fill Sainz gap
McLaren technical director James Key says the "determined" Daniel Ricciardo can fill the "gap" Carlos Sainz has left.
McLaren sign multi-year extension with CNBC
McLaren have announced that their partnership with CNBC will continue after striking a new multi-year agreement.
‘McLaren mustn’t waste Merc power like Williams’
McLaren's move to Mercedes engines comes with a "certain amount of disadvantages" but also advantages, the latter of which Williams has "wasted" says Joe Saward.
‘Time for Lando to no longer be a rookie’
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says it is time for Lando Norris to lose the rookie feel and challenge new team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.
Mailbox: Bromance or brickbats at McLaren?
Lando Norris wants to take on more of a ‘team leader’ role at McLaren, but how would that work with Daniel Ricciardo next door? Planet F1 readers have their say.
McLaren: Working with Mercedes is ‘fantastic’
McLaren technical director James Key says that the team's interaction with new engine supplier Mercedes has been 'fantastic'.
McLaren admit not ‘ideal time’ to change engines
Between reduced testing and a token system, Zak Brown concedes swapping engine suppliers this off-season is not an "ideal situation" for McLaren.
Former McLaren tech chief to work on 2022 rules
The FIA have brought in former McLaren chief technical officer Tim Goss to focus on the new regulations coming from 2022.
‘Alliances will be advantageous under the cap’
With spending capped for the next three years, Zak Brown acknowledges that alliances will be advantageous but hopes the FIA clamps down on copycat cars.
McLaren now have resources to return ‘to the front’
Investment from MSP Sports Capital and a Mercedes engine means McLaren can now look ahead at Formula 1's front-runners, rather than behind.
Sainz: McLaren building to be Formula 1 ‘force’
Carlos Sainz believes his former team McLaren can become a "force to be reckoned with" under the new regulations in 2022.
McLaren sign option to join Formula E grid
McLaren have confirmed that they have signed an option to join the Formula E grid from the 2022/23 season.
McLaren launch Papaya Laurels for long service
McLaren have inducted the first 14 members into a programme that recognises staff who have retired after long service to the team.
‘If Ferrari are Real Madrid, McLaren are Barca’
Carlos Sainz has used a football analogy to compare how his new and previous F1 teams are chasing the silverware monopolised by Mercedes.
Closing gap more important than P3 finish for McLaren
Closing the gap to the top of the field was more important for McLaren than finishing P3 in the standings, says CEO Zak Brown.