McLaren were deemed the favorites in 2025 after they had a strong pre-season testing in Bahrain. While their MCL39 has lived up to the expectations by being the quickest and most consistent car on the grid, they are not well clear of their rivals.
Safety standards in F1 have improved over the past few decades. Still, it remains one of the most dangerous sports out there. A slight mistake by anyone on the track can lead to disaster, so drivers must always stay alert.
Lando Norris continues to shut down the notion that McLaren's car is dominant, citing the inability to catch Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for a podium spot as proof.
Oscar Piastri, starting from P2 on the grid, had only one thing in mind when the lights went off in Jeddah—win the Grand Prix and lead the championship standings.
Last weekend’s Saudi Arabian GP has put all doubts to rest about who are the leading contenders for the championship this season. The MCL39 has been a cut above the rest, and the duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have shared four wins amongst themselves in the opening five rounds of the championship.
Lando Norris entered the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP weekend as the championship leader, aiming to extend his advantage over teammate Oscar Piastri and reigning world champion Max Verstappen.
McLaren secured yet another race victory, marking their fourth win in the first five races, although the team narrowly missed a double podium finish. Lando Norris began the race in P10 after crashing out of Q3 due to losing control of the car's rear, leaving his team with a significant repair job.
McLaren's Lando Norris had a major crash during Q3, ruining his chance to challenge for pole position and forcing the leader in the Drivers' Championship to start P10 for the race.
Lando Norris‘ remarkable start to the 2025 season has placed him at the top of the drivers’ championship standings after achieving over 77 points. The Briton is leading the pack with his teammate Oscar Piastri trailing by just three points.
Lando Norris’ bid to advance his championship ambitions took a major hit during qualifying for the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP on Saturday. The McLaren driver was in contention for pole position but binned his MCL39 into the barriers during his first flying lap in Q3.
McLaren driver Lando Norris has been working on adjusting his driving style, rather than the set-up in the car so far, which has led to him topping the timesheets during FP2.
While carving his name in the world of Formula 1, Lando Norris is also turning heads in the car enthusiast community with his latest off-track passion project.
Oscar Piastri’s rise in Formula 1 was always expected—but few anticipated just how rapidly he would ascend in 2025. Since the Chinese Grand Prix, the McLaren prodigy has scored 72 points—outscoring his highly-rated teammate Lando Norris by 20 points, and even eclipsing Max Verstappen and George Russell in that stretch.
Even with Max Verstappen's title threat waning, championship leader Lando Norris is facing growing scrutiny over his mental resilience. Despite his speed, Norris has battled perceptions of fragility, and in Bahrain, teammate Oscar Piastri closed to within three points of him with a composed performance.
Lando Norris has hit back at Red Bull over the energy drink team's complaints about McLaren's car. One of the biggest controversies in the technical aspect of Formula 1 revolves around the degree of flexing in the MCL39's rear wing, which has garnered attention in the paddock and on social media.
Speed isn’t just about raw horsepower in Formula 1 — it’s about mental horsepower, too. And after the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen proved once again why he’s the sport’s undisputed master of mind games.
McLaren’s Lando Norris enjoys a one point advantage in the standings, with ever-familiar rival Max Verstappen just behind. The Dutchman put together a sensational weekend in Suzuka to claim his first victory of 2025, putting the pressure back on the Woking-based team to respond in Bahrain.
Oscar Piastri is unwavering in his belief that he can claim the Formula 1 world championship in 2025. Achieving that would be a tall order on paper, with the Australian trailing both his McLaren teammate and current points leader Lando Norris, as well as Red Bull's Max Verstappen, in the standings.
For the first time in over a decade, McLaren were heavy favourites heading into this season. They certainly met expectations in the opening rounds, with Norris and Piastri enjoying a comfortable advantage on race day – both in Australia and China.
The Chinese GP was a disappointing weekend for Lando Norris. The British driver had a solid start to the 2025 season in Melbourne last weekend, but failed to stay consistent this time around.
Lando Norris managed to overcome the unpredictable conditions of Albert Park to win the 2025 season opener. The British driver responded well to the expectations imposed upon him and McLaren over the winter.
In a very chaotic and wet condition which saw six drivers retire, Lando Norris started from the pole and won the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Finishing behind Norris was Max Verstappen of Red Bull and George Russell of Mercedes.
For the first time in over a decade, McLaren head into an F1 season as Championship favourites. By extension, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are expected to challenge for victory at the season opener in Australia.
The 2025 Formula One season is set to begin with the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, and anticipation is at an all-time high. A perfect storm of driver movements, emerging young talent and fresh rivalries could make this one of the most exciting seasons in the sport’s history.
It's been eight long, action-packed Formula One (F1) seasons since somebody not named Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton has been named champion of the world's most prestigious racing circuit.
Lando Norris held off a pair of Ferrari drivers to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, giving McLaren its first constructors' championship since 1998.
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