The 2024 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix got off to an exhilarating start as McLaren’s Lando Norris set the fastest time in the opening practice session, edging out reigning world champion Max Verstappen. With the soft, medium, and hard compounds all in play, the race weekend is shaping up to be a thrilling showcase of strategy, speed, and skill.
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Fresh off a near-miss win in Montreal, Lando Norris believes McLaren is close to matching Red Bull’s pace. The British driver emphasizes that it’s the ‘small things’ – split-second decisions and fine-tuned processes – that will help his team overcome the reigning champions.
Lando Norris, McLaren’s star driver, reflects on the team’s recent Formula 1 performance, highlighting the importance of avoiding small mistakes that have cost them victories. The British driver calls for McLaren to ‘provoke’ itself more to prepare for unforeseen circumstances, ensuring that both the team and drivers challenge each other to eliminate room for error.
The 2024 Formula 1 season has transformed into a thrilling four-way battle, but Red Bull is determined to reclaim its supremacy on circuits that play to its car’s strengths. Following a period of intense competition, McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes have all closed the gap to Red Bull since introducing their respective upgrades.
Red Bull Racing has openly accused rivals McLaren and Ferrari of running Formula 1 front wings that exceed the FIA’s flex limits, sparking a new controversy in the ongoing aerodynamics battle between top teams.
In the world of Formula 1, Oscar Piastri has reassured McLaren fans that the team’s recent low-speed improvements will not compromise its high-speed prowess. As the championship battle intensifies, the young Australian driver remains confident in the MCL38’s ability to challenge at the front.
McLaren Racing’s ambitions to make a triumphant return to the Le Mans 24 Hours have received a significant boost with the extension of the current prototype regulations until 2029. The decision provides the team with more breathing room to develop their Hypercar or GTP program, as they weigh the options for a top-flight sportscar campaign in the FIA WEC and IMSA SportsCar Championships.
In an exclusive interview, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reveals the team’s development secrets, highlighting how they’ve overcome their low-speed weakness and are poised for continued progress in the 2024 Formula 1 season.
As the Formula 1 schedule takes us to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren is confident that its recent upgrades will not compromise its performance on the high-speed track. The Woking-based squad’s MCL38 has shown significant improvements in low-speed corners, but the team believes it can still excel in the high-speed range.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed a pivotal turning point that accelerated Oscar Piastri’s development in Formula 1. After a difficult start in China, the young Australian driver has since bounced back, securing his first podium in Monaco and impressing with his growth. Stella highlights how a deep dive with engineers and a return to familiar tracks have contributed to Piastri’s impressive progression.