Boullier resigns after woeful start to the campaign
Eric Boullier has left McLaren with immediate effect, the former Racing Director paying the price for what has been a wretched start to this campaign.
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Pit lane to P8, Alonso ‘delivered the goods’
Fernando Alonso says he "delivered the goods" for McLaren in Austria as he raced his way from the pit lane to eighth place at the chequered flag.
Alonso: Finishing in the points was ‘unexpected’
Fernando Alonso finished in P8 in the Austrian Grand Prix after starting from the pit lane on Sunday afternoon, and he did not expect to do so.
Race quotes: Force India, McLaren, Sauber, Toro Rosso
Both Force India and Sauber got double points finishes in Austria, with Fernando Alonso taking his McLaren to P8. Toro Rosso missed out on the top ten.
Alonso wanted to take final corner ‘flat out’
Fernando Alonso has explained why ran very wide at the final corner which ended all hope of him reaching Q3 at the Red Bull Ring.
Qualy quotes: Sauber, McLaren, Williams
All three teams saw one car eliminated from Q1, with the other out in Q2. Charles Leclerc was P13, but will start from P18 after a gearbox change.
Alonso eyeing return to Q3 in Austria
Fernando Alonso hopes to be "in the fight for Q3" in Austria as McLaren aim to take a step in the right direction.
McLaren and Haas fined for unsafe pit release
Both McLaren and Haas have received fines from the FIA for unsafe releases during Friday practice at the Red Bull Ring.
Practice quotes: Haas, Toro Rosso, McLaren, Renault
Haas finished P7 and P8 in the FP2, while Pierre Gasly broke the suspension on his Toro Rosso. Both McLaren and Renault made the top ten at some point on Friday.
Alonso defends McLaren’s ‘improved’ form
On the back of a wretched weekend for McLaren in France, Fernando Alonso has again defended their form, adamant the situation has "improved" a lot compared to last year.
Kimi has ‘zero interest’ in discussing future
The future of Kimi Raikkonen was one of the main topics of interest in the FIA Drivers' Press Conference in Austria, but the Finn himself was not particularly bothered.
Raikkonen linked with McLaren return
Kimi Raikkonen is the latest driver to be linked with a move to McLaren at the end of the 2018 season.
Alonso: We’re making progress & we will get there
McLaren may have suffered their worst qualifying of this season in France, and left without a single point, but Fernando Alonso is adamant they are "making progress."
McLaren confirm ‘gentle’ talks with Ricciardo
The reports may be claiming a $20 million contract is on the table but McLaren admit they've only had "normal" and "gentle" talks with Daniel Ricciardo about his future.
Renault to introduce ‘long awaited’ MGU-K update
Renault will finally introduce an upgraded MGU-K at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, however, have revealed that not all their customers may run it.
Alonso clarifies ‘didn’t care’ comment
Fernando Alonso has clarified his "didn't care too much" comments after Sunday's French GP, saying it was related to McLaren giving him the gap to the guys running fifth and sixth.
McLaren ‘optimistic’ Alonso will remain in F1
McLaren believe Fernando Alonso will remain with McLaren next season, and in F1; they just need to prove to him that they are on the up.
Alonso: ‘I really hope it is a one-off’
Fernando Alonso says that he hopes McLaren's poor showing at the French Grand Prix is just a "one-off" and better things are to come form the team.
Race quotes: Haas, Renault, Sauber, McLaren
Kevin Magnussen was best of the rest in P6, while both Renaults and Charles Leclerc scored points. Both McLarens finished outside the top ten on Sunday.
McLaren can’t replicate aero issue in windtunnel
While McLaren acknowledge that their current car issues are down to aerodynamics, Zak Brown says they are having a tough time solving it as they can't replicate it in the windtunnel.
Alonso: ‘Tomorrow is still another chance’
Despite a poor showing in qualifying for the French Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso believes that McLaren still have "another chance" in tomorrow???s race.
Qualy quotes: Toro Rosso, McLaren, Williams
Pierre Gasly was the only one of these six to reach Q2, with both McLarens and both Williams out in Q1. Brendon Hartley starts from the back after penalties.
Boullier in heated exchange with ‘Freddo’ reporter
McLaren chief Eric Boullier was involved in a feisty confrontation with Daily Mail journalist Jonathan McEvoy over recent stories of a revolt at the Woking team.
McLaren staff could strike over Freddos, clueless bosses
Such is the "toxic" atmosphere at McLaren that staff would consider going on strike were it not for the fear of losing their jobs.
Alonso missing ‘long run info’ after late spin
Fernando Alonso is looking to recover some valuable data after he suffered a late spin in FP2 at Circuit Paul Ricard.
France GP: Friday’s FIA press conference
Eric Boullier, Cyril Abiteboul, Frederic Vasseur and Christian Horner spoke to the media in between FP1 and FP2, in the team principal's press conference.
Practice quotes: Haas, McLaren, Toro Rosso, Renault
The Haas was the best of the rest on Friday, with Romain Grosjean reaching P6 in FP2. Brendon Hartley's session was disrupted with a power unit problem, while Fernando Alonso ended Friday with a spin on his final lap.
Alonso ‘happy’ with Red Bull’s switch to Honda
Fernando Alonso is not surprised by Red Bull's announcement that they'll race Honda engines next season, nor is he willing to analyse it.
Alonso: My Le Mans win was at a higher level
Never one to downplay his own achievements, Fernando Alonso reckons his victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans was a "higher level" than past Le Mans wins.
McLaren offer Ricciardo $20m-a-year deal – report
McLaren have reportedly offered Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo a deal worth $20million a year to join them from next season.