McLaren will auction the unreleased 2026 MCL40A during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, offering the first public sale of a next-gen F1 car. Complete with a race-used chassis from Norris or Piastri, the car will be delivered in 2028 with extensive VIP experiences and technical support.
After an unprecedented delay, the FIA’s 2024 Formula 1 cost cap review confirms all teams are compliant, with only Aston Martin cited for a minor procedural breach and no penalties imposed.
The FIA faced backlash after several drivers cut through Turns 1–3 on the opening lap of the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix without penalty. George Russell and Fernando Alonso led criticism of the stewards’ consistency, arguing that leniency in first-lap decisions risks undermining fair racing.
The FIA defended its decision to deploy a late Virtual Safety Car in the Mexican Grand Prix, which froze battles between Verstappen and Piastri in the closing laps. While Lando Norris cruised to victory, the timing of the call has reignited debate about race control’s impact on the 2025 title fight.
Oscar Piastri’s eighth-place qualifying result at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix exposed the challenges he faces in adapting to high-altitude conditions. McLaren boss Andrea Stella called the 0.6-second gap to teammate Lando Norris “unusual,” citing driving style differences and thin-air grip levels as key factors.
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko teases a “hidden ace” that could fuel Max Verstappen’s title comeback—suggesting further RB21 upgrades and bold strategy for the final races as McLaren falters.
Lando Norris concedes McLaren is “on the back foot” for the US GP after both cars were taken out in the sprint, leaving the team without critical setup data and facing an unpredictable main race.
McLaren has held Lando Norris accountable for his near-collision with Oscar Piastri in Singapore, with Norris confirming “consequences” for the incident—though the team isn’t revealing what they are.











