At the US GP, missed sprint data forced McLaren to raise ride height by a few millimeters—costing 0.15s per lap and surrendering victory to Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri says his time deficit to Lando Norris in Austin’s sprint qualifying was the result of a “scruffy lap,” but remains confident in his car and targets a stronger race result.
Formula 1’s new Grid Gigs project makes its debut at the US Grand Prix, blending high-octane motorsport with live music. The Austin circuit hosts the first pre-race concert featuring Drake Milligan, kicking off an initiative that will soon head to Las Vegas for another major show.
McLaren’s Constructors’ Championship win in Singapore sparked bizarre social media theories about Oscar Piastri’s absence and Zak Brown’s “ignored” radio message. The truth? A mix of strict schedules, F1’s improvisation, and bad timing — not tension inside the team.
Why McLaren Has Suddenly Lost Its Edge and Dropped to Third — From Singapore Glory to Grip Struggles
A year after dominating Singapore, McLaren has lost its spark. Struggling with front-end grip and suspension issues, the team has fallen to third place behind Mercedes and Red Bull. Lando Norris admits they’re “simply not fast enough.”
George Russell called his FP2 crash in Singapore “weird” after losing control at Turn 16 and hitting the wall, bringing out a red flag. The Mercedes driver admitted frustration at losing track time but remained positive ahead of qualifying, while Oscar Piastri topped the session for McLaren.
McLaren Racing has stunned fans by immediately terminating its contract with 19-year-old development driver Alex Dunn ahead of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. The young talent, who impressed in F1 free practice sessions, is now rumored to be on Red Bull’s radar as he looks for his next career move.
McLaren doesn’t dawdle when it spots a winner—and Oscar Piastri is undeniably a winner. Just two years into his F1...
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