F1 news: McLaren to debut ‘completely new car’ in Miami and Canada, confirms Andrea Stella
McLaren will introduce a “completely new car” across the upcoming Miami and Canadian Grands Prix as they look to close the gap to early-season leaders Mercedes.
Team Principal Andrea Stella confirmed that the major upgrade has long been part of the team’s development plan, with a strong focus on aerodynamic improvements.
F1 news: McLaren’s Pato O’Ward rejects Formula 1 dream over 2026 ‘Mario Kart’ regulations
McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward has given up on his dream of driving in Formula 1 – not due to his age or continued success in IndyCar, but purely because of F1’s new “Mario Kart” style of racing.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at O’Ward’s thoughts on the new regulations and why his dream no longer lies in F1.
Johnny Herbert: Max Verstappen to McLaren ‘makes sense’ as Red Bull face losing their biggest asset
Three-time Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert believes Red Bull are heading towards a difficult period, warning that the potential loss of Max Verstappen could leave the team in a “real predicament.”
F1 news: Oscar Piastri confident Mercedes can be caught despite dominant 2026 start
Oscar Piastri has expressed confidence that Mercedes’ early dominance in the 2026 Formula 1 season can be challenged, despite the Silver Arrows winning each of the opening races.
McLaren show signs of life in Japan after difficult start to 2026 F1 season
It goes without saying that McLaren have had a challenging start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Japanese Grand Prix, however, saw a different McLaren.
Oscar Piastri says Lando Norris’ title win won’t change McLaren dynamics - ‘He’s not become Superman’
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has made it clear that the relationship with his team-mate Lando Norris will stay the same, despite Norris winning the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship.
Piastri insists that Norris hasn’t suddenly become unbeatable or “Superman” after securing the sport’s biggest prize.
Lando Norris crowned F1 world champion at Abu Dhabi finale despite Max Verstappen win
On Sunday, December 7, at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris made history.
By finishing third behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, Norris secured his first-ever Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship - a title he clinched by a bare two-point margin.
Ella Stevens and Ella Häkkinen join McLaren Driver Development Programme
McLaren have expanded their commitment to supporting the next generation of female motorsport talent by signing two more young drivers to their team.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan explores who these new drivers are and why this is so significant in their careers.
F1 news: Lando Norris hits back at critics after perfect Sao Paulo GP weekend
Lando Norris delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix and did not shy away from addressing the criticism that has followed him this season.
Over the weekend at Interlagos, Norris claimed pole position, won the Sprint, and took victory in the main race to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship. With three rounds remaining, he now leads his team-mate Oscar Piastri by 24 points.
Five reasons why McLaren won the 2025 Constructors’ World Championship
McLaren sealed the defence of their Constructors' Championship with six rounds to go at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, which was won by George Russell.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens takes a look at the main reasons behind their successful defence and dominance this Formula 1 season.
F1 news: Max Verstappen’s Monza and Baku wins send a warning to McLaren
Max Verstappen has forced his way back into the championship conversation with back-to-back victories at Monza and Baku, breathing new life into Red Bull’s season.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell looks at what his resurgence means for McLaren’s title hopes.
Toto Wolff issues McLaren warning after Italian GP: ‘McLaren set a precedent that is very difficult to undo’
Max Verstappen won the 2025 Italian GP, but it wasn’t his return to the top spot that stole the spotlight.
Rather, it was McLaren’s infamous ‘Papaya rules’, controversially coming into play, that made the headlines.
F1 news: Lando Norris backed for title fightback ahead of Italian GP by McLaren and Andrea Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has backed Lando Norris to respond strongly in the Formula 1 title race, insisting the British driver’s best form may still be to come.
Norris lost vital ground in the championship fight after a tough Dutch Grand Prix, where he retired due to an oil leak, but Stella believes the setback could spark an even greater performance from his driver.
'It's going to be decided in Lando Norris' head' - Nico Rosberg on McLaren's fierce title fight
The 2025 Formula 1 title race is shaping up to be one of the closest battles in years, and it’s happening inside the McLaren garage.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by just nine points as the season heads into its final stretch, and former world champion Nico Rosberg believes Piastri may already have the upper hand.
F1 news: Has Oscar Piastri overtaken Lando Norris for the McLaren top spot?
Oscar Piastri has won six races and achieved eleven podiums so far in this Formula 1 season. He is also currently leading the Drivers’ championship standings.
A close second is McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, who many people classed as the better of the two drivers at the start of the season, especially what Norris did last season to help them secure the Constructors’ Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores whether Oscar Piastri has actually overtaken his British team-mate Lando Norris to that number one driver’s spot.
F1 news: Oscar Piastri wins dry-wet Belgian GP after lengthy delay
Oscar Piastri took his sixth win of the season at Spa-Francorchamps in yet another dry-wet Belgian Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Drivers’ championship standings to 16 points.
After an 80-minute delay, the grid finally got underway behind the Safety Car, all drivers starting on Intermediate tyres.
McLaren’s rising tensions: Can Lando Norris keep his championship hopes alive?
McLaren have been an unstoppable force this season, racking up 374 points so far.
With 2025 being Lando Norris’ sixth season with the team, he is under pressure to continue to perform, especially considering the challenge his team-mate has presented.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman discusses his season so far and what we are to expect later on.
F1 news: Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris and McLaren’s biggest title threats
McLaren appear to be fierce contenders for the Constructors’ Championship this season, currently leading Mercedes and Red Bull Racing in the standings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman looks at the British racing team’s chances of taking home the title come December.
Miami GP news: Piastri McLaren’s main man, Hamilton furious at Ferrari, plus another driver change
From Lego F1 cars to a historic pole-sitter and with plenty of controversy in between, Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix offered its fair share of talking points.
Sports News Blitz F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions to have come out of Florida.
Oscar Piastri storms to Bahrain pole as McLaren's momentum builds
Oscar Piastri delivered a masterclass under the Sakhir lights, clinching his second career pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix.