Piastri hails 'mega' McLaren after China one-two
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Piastri hails 'mega' McLaren after China one-two

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Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates with his "mega" McLaren after winning the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. SHANGHAI — Oscar Piastri hailed his "mega" McLaren after leading from pole to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of teammate Lando Norris. From the moment he fended off George Russell's Mercedes at the first bend, Piastri was in total control for all 56 laps around the 5.45-kilometer Shanghai International Circuit. "It's been an incredible weekend, the car has been pretty mega," said Piastri, 23, after McLaren employed a one-stop strategy that worked to perfection.

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Piastri hails 'mega' McLaren after China one-two
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Piastri hails 'mega' McLaren after China one-two

China Daily  

Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates with his "mega" McLaren after winning the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. SHANGHAI — Oscar Piastri hailed his "mega" McLaren after leading from pole to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of teammate Lando Norris. From the moment he fended off George Russell's Mercedes at the …

Oscar Piastri beats teammate Lando Norris to win Chinese Grand Prix as McLaren continue dream start in F1 2025
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2 days, 11 hours ago

Oscar Piastri beats teammate Lando Norris to win Chinese Grand Prix as McLaren continue dream start in F1 2025

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Lando Norris had to cope with a late brake issue which forced him to settle for second rather than challenge teammate Oscar Piastri. McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. Reuters Oscar Piastri led from pole to win the Chinese Grand Prix on …

F1: Oscar Piastri wins Chinese GP as McLaren continue dominance, Lando Norris finishes 2nd
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2 days, 21 hours ago

F1: Oscar Piastri wins Chinese GP as McLaren continue dominance, Lando Norris finishes 2nd

India Today  

McLaren continued their dominant start to the F1 2025 season as Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, March 23. Starting the race from pole, the Australian driver was hardly tested during the race as finished ahead of his teammate and early driver's championship leader Lando Norris as McLaren completed a 1-2 in China. Norris faced stiff competition …

F1: McLaren’s Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix with Norris second
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2 days, 21 hours ago

F1: McLaren’s Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix with Norris second

Al Jazeera  

McLaren dominate the race in Shanghai as Mercedes driver Russell finishes third and Ferrari’s Hamilton sixth. Australian Oscar Piastri has roared back from season-opening disappointment in his home race by winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two with championship-leading teammate Lando Norris. George Russell finished third for Mercedes, ahead of Red Bull’s reigning …

Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton registers first win with Ferrari as McLaren's Piastri claims maiden F1 pole
3 days, 10 hours ago

Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton registers first win with Ferrari as McLaren's Piastri claims maiden F1 pole

Firstpost  

Hamilton savoured a “really special” first victory in Ferrari red after winning the sprint race in dominant fashion. Lewis Hamilton reacts after winning the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, collecting his first win since his high-profile move to Ferrari from Mercedes ahead of the 2025 season. Reuters McLaren’s Oscar Piastri stormed to his first-ever pole position on Saturday …

McLaren’s Piastri takes his first F1 pole at Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton to start fifth
3 days, 17 hours ago

McLaren’s Piastri takes his first F1 pole at Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton to start fifth

Associated Press  

SHANGHAI — McLaren’s Oscar Piastri scored his maiden pole position in Formula 1 ahead of Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix by delivering two sizzling laps that were quick enough for the top spot ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell. The 23-year-old Australian, who is maximizing his weekend with second in Saturday morning’s Sprint race, said he’s “pretty pumped” to go one better …

Chinese F1 GP: Hamilton hails ‘mega’ first Ferrari win
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Chinese F1 GP: Hamilton hails ‘mega’ first Ferrari win

Al Jazeera  

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton leads from start to finish in the sprint race before Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton says his first Formula One sprint race win for Ferrari feels “mega” and he hopes for more after qualifying fifth for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. “And I definitely didn’t expect to have it at the second race.” Hamilton, who will start …

Chinese F1 GP: Piastri takes first pole, Hamilton to start in fifth
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Chinese F1 GP: Piastri takes first pole, Hamilton to start in fifth

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s Oscar Piastri claims his first Formula One pole at the Chinese Grand Prix with George Russell second. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri seized the first proper pole position of his Formula One career at the Chinese Grand Prix with the fastest lap yet around the Shanghai International Circuit. McLaren’s Lando Norris, the championship leader and winner of the season-opener in Australia, …

Lando Norris not thinking about Formula 1 championship despite entering Chinese Grand Prix weekend as leader
4 days, 21 hours ago

Lando Norris not thinking about Formula 1 championship despite entering Chinese Grand Prix weekend as leader

ABC  

Oscar Piastri has said the way he drove in during his home grand prix weekend, despite a late spin that cost him a podium finish, is how he wants to "attack the rest of the season". The Melbourne-born McLaren driver was in a battle with his teammate Lando Norris for much of last Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, before a spin …

McLaren’s Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th
1 week, 2 days ago

McLaren’s Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — McLaren’s Lando Norris won a chaotic rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, his first victory at Albert Park, with the British driver just managing to stay ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a third safety car late in Sunday’s season-opening Formula 1 race. Norris started Melbourne’s first wet race since 2010 from pole position and initially came under …

Australian Grand Prix: Lando Norris beats McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to pole for opening race of 2025 F1 season
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Australian Grand Prix: Lando Norris beats McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to pole for opening race of 2025 F1 season

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Norris eclipsed his rivals with a flying lap of one minute 15.096 seconds on soft tyres, 0.084sec ahead of Piastri. McLaren's Lando Norris reacts after clinching pole position for the Australian Grand Prix during Saturday's qualifying in Melbourne. AP Lando Norris clinched pole position on Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri as McLaren fired …

F1 Australian Grand Prix: McLaren qualifies on pole while Red Bull and Mercedes suffer early exits
1 week, 3 days ago

F1 Australian Grand Prix: McLaren qualifies on pole while Red Bull and Mercedes suffer early exits

ABC  

McLaren's Lando Norris has produced a storming lap to claim pole position for Sunday's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Norris pipped teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.084 seconds to secure a McLaren front row lockout for Sunday's grand prix. Red Bull's four-time world champion Max Verstappen was third quickest, while being quickest in the second sector of the Albert Park circuit. …

Australian GP: Lando Norris pips Oscar Piastri for pole as McLaren secure 1-2
1 week, 3 days ago

Australian GP: Lando Norris pips Oscar Piastri for pole as McLaren secure 1-2

India Today  

Lando Norris secured his 10th pole position of his career as he edged past teammate and hometown hero Oscar Piastri on Saturday, March 15 during the Australian Grand Prix qualifying session. Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon produced stunning performances in the final few seconds of Q3 to add to Ferrari's misery as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton struggled for pace …

F1: Piastri senses title chance with Mclaren after addressing weaknesses
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F1: Piastri senses title chance with Mclaren after addressing weaknesses

The Hindu  

Australian Oscar Piastri believes he can be the Formula One world champion with McLaren this year after addressing last season’s weaknesses. “Definitely we are starting on a clean slate and I do think that I can become world champion this year,” said Piastri, who helped the team win their first constructors’ title in 26 years last season. “It’s now just …

Australian F1 rookie Oscar Piastri makes HUGE declaration ahead of 2025 season with McLaren
1 month, 1 week ago

Australian F1 rookie Oscar Piastri makes HUGE declaration ahead of 2025 season with McLaren

Daily Mail  

Oscar Piastri has enjoyed his first drive in the new Formula One McLaren and offered the bold declaration: 'I do think that I can become world champion this year.' Asserting he's a different driver to 12 months ago, the Australian, who won two grand prix last year while finishing fourth in the championship, explained how he expected 'much more' this …

Oscar Piastri explains McLaren’s F1 2025 ‘papaya rules’ stance with Lando Norris
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Oscar Piastri explains McLaren’s F1 2025 ‘papaya rules’ stance with Lando Norris

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Oscar Piastri enters 2025 with one goal — victory in Formula 1
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Oscar Piastri enters 2025 with one goal — victory in Formula 1

ABC  

Australia's Formula 1 ace Oscar Piastri is enjoying his time off ahead of the 2025 season. But when asked by ABC Sport what his goals were for the upcoming 2025 F1 season, Piastri answered with one emphatic word: "Win." He finished the year with two grand prix wins, a sprint race win, fourth in the drivers' championship and helped McLaren …

Lando Norris wins dramatic Abu Dhabi GP to deliver McLaren first constructors' title in 26 years
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Lando Norris wins dramatic Abu Dhabi GP to deliver McLaren first constructors' title in 26 years

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While Norris won the season-ending race ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, fellow Briton Lewis Hamilton additionally finished fourth in what was his final race for Mercedes, with the seven-time Formula 1 world champion set to join Ferrari next season. Reuters Lando Norris coolly claimed victory in a tense, emotional and incident-filled Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday …

When did McLaren last win the World Constructors’ Championship?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

When did McLaren last win the World Constructors’ Championship?

The Hindu  

McLaren won the World Constructors’ Championship after 26 years on Sunday, at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the finale of the Formula One 2024 season. Lando Norris won the race from pole position while Oscar Piastri finished 10th to win the coveted title for the first time since 1998, its ninth title overall. READ | F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix …

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024: Piastri leads McLaren one-two in season’s final practice, Hamilton third
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F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024: Piastri leads McLaren one-two in season’s final practice, Hamilton third

The Hindu  

Oscar Piastri led a McLaren one-two in final practice for a season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that could crown the team Formula One constructors’ world champion for the first time since 1998. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton lapped third fastest, 0.390 off the pace, in his last practice session for Mercedes before moving to Ferrari next year. Red Bull’s Max …

Oscar Piastri on top as McLaren set the pace in Abu Dhabi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Oscar Piastri on top as McLaren set the pace in Abu Dhabi

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2024: Norris fastest in second practice as Leclerc hit with 10-place grid penalty
3 months, 2 weeks ago

F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2024: Norris fastest in second practice as Leclerc hit with 10-place grid penalty

The Hindu  

British driver Lando Norris led Australian team-mate Oscar Piastri in second practice on Friday as McLaren turned up the heat in its bid to secure the constructors’ title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The feuding pair George Russell of Mercedes and Red Bull’s newly-crowned four-time world champion Max Verstappen struggled to find the pace and wound up 13th …

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar GP sprint
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar GP sprint

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Qatar Grand Prix 2024: Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri the win in sprint, defying McLaren orders
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Qatar Grand Prix 2024: Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri the win in sprint, defying McLaren orders

The Hindu  

Lando Norris ignored team orders and gifted Oscar Piastri victory at the line in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Saturday as McLaren took another stride towards a first Formula One constructors’ title in 26 years. George Russell was third for Mercedes in the 19-lap race with teammate Lewis Hamilton sixth, Nico Hulkenberg seventh for Haas and Red Bull’s Max …

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar sprint
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar sprint

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Can Oscar Piastri transcend the rear-gunner role and upend McLaren’s hierarchy?
4 months ago

Can Oscar Piastri transcend the rear-gunner role and upend McLaren’s hierarchy?

The Hindu  

When the Formula One bandwagon regroups in the land of glitz, glamour, and gambling in Las Vegas, ahead of the final set of triple-headers to close out the 2024 season, both the titles are mathematically still up for grabs. In his sophomore campaign, the Australian is already a two-time race winner and has played a vital role in getting McLaren …

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen break into laughter during press conference after Oscar Piastri is congratulated on his 'win' in the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen break into laughter during press conference after Oscar Piastri is congratulated on his 'win' in the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race

Daily Mail  

The battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen for the 2024 Formula One World Championship has gotten pretty intense in recent months. The press conference followed the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race. Lando Norris claimed the maximum eight points in the race after McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri deliberately let him pass shortly before the finish line. Oscar Piastri led Lando …

McLaren's Norris Makes Up Ground on Verstappen in Brazilian Sprint Race
4 months, 3 weeks ago

McLaren's Norris Makes Up Ground on Verstappen in Brazilian Sprint Race

Associated Press  

McLaren's Lando Norris won the sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix, cutting his deficit to championship leader Max Verstappen. Norris started second on the grid and, late into the race, teammate Oscar Piastri gave way to him. Verstappen finished third and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who also has a long shot at the title, ended fourth.

Lando Norris pipped to pole by Oscar Piastri in Brazilian GP sprint qualifying
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris pipped to pole by Oscar Piastri in Brazilian GP sprint qualifying

The Independent  

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Oscar Piastri swipes pole position ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race - leaving his world title-contender team-mate Lando Norris to scrap with rival Max Verstappen from second place
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Oscar Piastri swipes pole position ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race - leaving his world title-contender team-mate Lando Norris to scrap with rival Max Verstappen from second place

Daily Mail  

Now what do they do? The better news for the Englishman is that his title rival Max Verstappen is two places behind him – after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc qualified third – though that means on his back like Lycra. Oscar Piastri will start from pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix's sprint race on Saturday Title-chasing team-mate Lando Norris must …

F1 Mexico City Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri suffers poor qualifying after being fastest in practice
4 months, 3 weeks ago

F1 Mexico City Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri suffers poor qualifying after being fastest in practice

ABC  

Australian Oscar Piastri has gone from fastest in Mexico City to out in the first part of qualifying. The McLaren driver never looked comfortable in Q1 at qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix, being knocked out after only managing 17th fastest. Red Bull and hometown favourite Sergio Perez also struggled despite the backing of a raucous crowd, qualifying 18th …

Oscar Piastri wins action-packed F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Sainz and Perez crash late on
6 months, 1 week ago

Oscar Piastri wins action-packed F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Sainz and Perez crash late on

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Formula One fans are all saying the same thing about Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris after Azerbaijan Grand Prix masterclass from Australian star
6 months, 1 week ago

Formula One fans are all saying the same thing about Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris after Azerbaijan Grand Prix masterclass from Australian star

Daily Mail  

Formula One fans have lauded Oscar Piastri following the stunning drive that secured the McLaren star a famous victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Before the weekend's action, McLaren confirmed that Piastri would give way for teammate Lando Norris amid the Brit's battle for the driver's world championship against Max Verstappen. But Piastri proved why he is widely regarded as …

F1: Piastri wins in Baku as McLaren take over at the top
6 months, 1 week ago

F1: Piastri wins in Baku as McLaren take over at the top

Al Jazeera  

Oscar Piastri wins F1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix from second on the grid as McLaren move 20 points clear of Red Bull. Oscar Piastri has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and sent McLaren to the top of the constructors’ standings in a race that finished with a virtual safety car after a penultimate lap collision between Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Red …

McLaren tell Oscar Piastri to help Lando Norris push for F1 title
6 months, 1 week ago

McLaren tell Oscar Piastri to help Lando Norris push for F1 title

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Italian Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes pole, Oscar Piastri second as Max Verstappen struggles
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes pole, Oscar Piastri second as Max Verstappen struggles

ABC  

Oscar Piastri will start Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from second, joining teammate Lando Norris in a front row lockout for McLaren. Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez was just eighth fastest, meaning the world champion's lead in the constructors' championship — which is a narrow 30 points over McLaren — is under serious threat. Norris took pole with a lap which …

McLaren's Oscar Piastri Wins Maiden F1 Grand Prix at Hungary
8 months ago

McLaren's Oscar Piastri Wins Maiden F1 Grand Prix at Hungary

News 18  

Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden Formula One victory on Sunday when he finished ahead of his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, after a vexed radio argument produced an extraordinary finish to an incident-filled Hungarian Grand Prix. By lap 10, Piastri led Norris by 2.7 seconds with Verstappen third adrift by two seconds ahead of Hamilton and the two Ferraris, led by …

Oscar Piastri wins the first Grand Prix of his F1 career after McLaren bosses order team-mate Lando Norris to let him past in Hungary, while Lewis Hamilton finishes third despite collision with Max Ve
8 months ago

Oscar Piastri wins the first Grand Prix of his F1 career after McLaren bosses order team-mate Lando Norris to let him past in Hungary, while Lewis Hamilton finishes third despite collision with Max Ve

Daily Mail  

Lando Norris yielded to team orders in Hungary three laps from the end to allow his McLaren garage-mate Oscar Piastri to win his first race – and one of the most controversial in the team's history. McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest on Sunday afternoon Piastri pictured celebrating his victory by waving to the crowd at …

F1: Oscar Piastri wins Hungarian Grand Prix; Verstappen-Hamilton clash
8 months ago

F1: Oscar Piastri wins Hungarian Grand Prix; Verstappen-Hamilton clash

Al Jazeera  

Oscar Piastri beats teammate Lando Norris for maiden Formula One victory after contentious team order drama at McLaren. Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden Formula One victory when he finished ahead of his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, after a vexed radio argument produced an extraordinary finish to an incident-filled Hungarian Grand Prix. In a motorsports race of fluctuating fortunes and many …

Aussie Oscar Piastri ready to push for podium finish at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after receiving a full package of upgrades for his McLaren
10 months, 1 week ago

Aussie Oscar Piastri ready to push for podium finish at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after receiving a full package of upgrades for his McLaren

Daily Mail  

Oscar Piastri has delivered the second fastest time in practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, impressing after his McLaren was given the full package of upgrades. It left the Australian predicting more great things for his British-based team in Sunday's race following his teammate Lando Norris's triumph at the Miami Grand Prix last time out. On level …

F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Verstappen seals fourth consecutive Pole; Perez completes Red Bull 1-2 in Suzuka qualifying
11 months, 2 weeks ago

F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Verstappen seals fourth consecutive Pole; Perez completes Red Bull 1-2 in Suzuka qualifying

The Hindu  

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen took pole position for a third straight year at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Sergio Perez qualifying second to ensure a Red Bull front-row lockout. Verstappen, who will be looking for a third straight victory in Japan in Sunday’s race, becomes the first driver to take pole in the opening four races …

Oscar Piastri | The baby-faced disruptor turning heads in his rookie F1 season
1 year, 5 months ago

Oscar Piastri | The baby-faced disruptor turning heads in his rookie F1 season

The Hindu  

Oscar Piastri’s maiden home Grand Prix, back in April, was just his third race in Formula One. “Crazy race.” Those were early days, McLaren had an obvious straight-line speed deficit to rival teams, and Lando Norris was clearly the team’s lead driver. Indeed, former F1 driver Mark Webber, who mentors Piastri, felt his protege “was a Prost”, detecting echoes of …

McLaren makes Ferrari a target after edging closer to Aston Martin in Qatar GP
1 year, 5 months ago

McLaren makes Ferrari a target after edging closer to Aston Martin in Qatar GP

The Hindu  

Resurgent McLaren has third-placed Ferrari in its sights after piling on 104 points from the last three Formula One races and taking two successive double podium finishes with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. To overhaul Ferrari, the only team which has beaten dominant champions Red Bull so far this season, McLaren would need to score 80 points more than the …

How Oscar Piastri's second-place finish at Qatar Grand Prix left his teammate Lando Norris FURIOUS - as Aussie explains why race was the toughest of his career
1 year, 5 months ago

How Oscar Piastri's second-place finish at Qatar Grand Prix left his teammate Lando Norris FURIOUS - as Aussie explains why race was the toughest of his career

Daily Mail  

Oscar Piastri has produced the drive of the day to finish second in an exhausting Qatar Grand Prix - but his teammate Lando Norris wasn't too thrilled about coming third. Max Verstappen claimed his 14th grand prix win of the year, beating the McLaren duo - and while Verstappen took the lead at the front of the field it was …

Oscar Piastri on pole for Qatar GP sprint as Max Verstappen could win the F1 title before the race
1 year, 5 months ago

Oscar Piastri on pole for Qatar GP sprint as Max Verstappen could win the F1 title before the race

The Hindu  

Oscar Piastri took pole position in qualifying for the sprint race in Qatar later Saturday, with Max Verstappen on the verge of clinching his third consecutive Formula One title. The start of the “shootout” session — a shortened qualifying format — was delayed by 20 minutes and an extra 10-minute practice was added following concerns that the pointed “pyramid” kerbs …

Japanese Grand Prix: Happy McLaren boss Zak Brown offers to fly Piastri’s mother to Japan
1 year, 6 months ago

Japanese Grand Prix: Happy McLaren boss Zak Brown offers to fly Piastri’s mother to Japan

The Hindu  

McLaren Formula One boss Zak Brown offered to fly Oscar Piastri’s mother to Japan after the Australian rookie driver put his car on the front row of the starting grid for Sunday’s race at Suzuka. The 22-year-old had also qualified on the front row for the Belgian GP sprint in July, but Japan will be the first time Piastri has …

F1: Oscar Piastri extends Mclaren contract to 2026
1 year, 6 months ago

F1: Oscar Piastri extends Mclaren contract to 2026

The Hindu  

Former champions McLaren have secured their Formula One line-up for the next few years after extending the contract of Australian rookie Oscar Piastri until the end of 2026. “He’s an incredible talent and an asset to the team so it’s fantastic to be committing to each other in the long term,” McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said in a statement …

Italian GP: Norris’s radio rants are no problem, says McLaren boss
1 year, 6 months ago

Italian GP: Norris’s radio rants are no problem, says McLaren boss

The Hindu  

McLaren says it has no problem with Lando Norris expressing his frustration and anger over the radio in the heat of battle, however much it may sting at the time for the Formula One team. Norris, 23, was heard at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix asking his race engineer “Are you stupid?” after a slow response to an early downpour …

Oscar Piastri excited to drive Monaco in 'incredible' livery
1 year, 9 months ago

Oscar Piastri excited to drive Monaco in 'incredible' livery

ABC  

Australian Oscar Piastri returns to Monaco where he has stood on the podium before. Key points: Oscar Piastri raced at Monaco in 2021 in Formula 2, finishing on the podium twice He says he is learning more in every session in the Formula 1 car McLaren has a special livery for this weekend's race The McLaren rookie twice stood on …

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