McLaren

Liam Lawson, Bulls Racing Team Member

Top 10 Revealed in Exciting FP3 Session Ahead of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Michael Tower

Lando Norris leads McLaren in FP3 ahead of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen third. Teams switch to qualifying simulations on soft tires. Qualifying at 4:00 pm local time.

McLaren's Lando Norris

McLaren’s Dominance in F1: Rivals Focus on Irrelevant Factors According to Team Principal Andrea Stella

Michael Tower

McLaren dominates F1, leaving rivals puzzled; team principal Stella dismisses allegations of questionable practices as misguided focus. Red Bull's Verstappen urges team to focus on its own issues. Stricter wing regulations may offer hope for change.

Alpine Driver: Pierre Gasly

Top Performance at Imola GP Practice: Pierre Gasly Hails “Best Friday” Despite Rabbit Collision

Michael Tower

Pierre Gasly hails "best Friday" at Imola GP despite rabbit collision: "It's been a very good Friday... probably the best Friday so far this year." Despite an early session collision with a rabbit damaging his car, Gasly placed 3rd in the second practice session.

Red Bull Racing's Helmut Marko

Red Bull Struggles as McLaren Outpaces in Formula 1’s Imola Grand Prix Long Run Practice

Michael Tower

Red Bull's Verstappen trails McLaren's Piastri at Imola GP long runs. Despite updates, gap remains around 0.4s. Team advisor Helmut Marko: "McLaren is absolutely superior." #F1ImolaGP

Alpine Driver: Pierre Gasly

McLaren Dominates Formula 1’s Imola GP Practice Sessions: Piastri and Norris Set Pace

Michael Tower

McLaren dominates Imola GP practice: Piastri leads FP1, Norris tops FP2. Verstappen shows improvement post-struggles. Red flag due to Hadjar's spin at Turn 1.

Williams Driver: Carlos Sainz

Top Rookies Shine as Oscar Piastri Edges Lando Norris in Red-Flagged FP1 at Imola

Michael Tower

"Rookie Oscar Piastri edges Lando Norris by 0.032 seconds in FP1 at Imola, setting a thrilling start to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend."

McLaren Technical Insight

Red Bull’s Innovative Approach to Boost Aerodynamic Efficiency at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Michael Tower

Red Bull unveils new sidepod package for improved aerodynamic efficiency at Emilia Romagna GP. Team reshapes sidepods, claims design offers "re-optimisation of inlet, surrounding geometry and stays to gain overall aerodynamic efficiency."

Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs Lando Norris (McLaren)

Red Bull’s Verstappen Unfazed by Race Pace Deficit Against McLaren, Anticipates Gradual Improvement

Michael Tower

"Verstappen anticipates gradual improvement for Red Bull despite race pace deficit vs McLaren. Upgrades planned for 2025 car, but not immediate closure."

Lando Norris (McLaren) vs Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)

Unveiling McLaren’s Miami Mastery: The Secret Behind Their Dominance

Michael Tower

"In Miami GP, McLaren showcased speed hidden earlier, with Lando Norris recovering swiftly after incident. Key factors: tire management, versatility, & temperature-related design choices."

75-Year Evolution: Modern F1 Cars vs Early Models

A Side-by-Side Comparison: McLaren’s MCL39 vs Alfa Romeo’s 158 – Evolution of Formula 1

Michael Tower

1950's Alfa Romeo 158 vs Modern McLaren MCL39: A side-by-side comparison reveals technological advancements in Formula 1. While the 158 was compact and light for its time, today's cars are larger due to hybrid systems and aerodynamics. Suspension layouts have evolved for performance and aerodynamic contribution. Powertrains have become more efficient with turbocharged engines and hybrid systems, increasing power output significantly. Modern brakes offer superior stopping power, while tyres have evolved from narrow treaded versions to slicks. Drivers today are leaner and younger compared to the burlier figures of the past.