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Motorsport.com Alonso no longer a McLaren ambassador

Alonso no longer a McLaren ambassador

Fernando Alonso and McLaren have officially ended their formal relationship, with the Spaniard no longer an ambassador for the team.
By Jonathan Noble 21 January 2020
Motorsport.com McLaren not expecting 2019-style 'huge step' in 2020

McLaren not expecting 2019-style 'huge step' in 2020

Zak Brown says he does not anticipate McLaren making the same "huge step" with its 2020 Formula 1 challenger as it did last season.
By Jack Cozens 15 January 2020
Motorsport.com Norris 'lets slip' McLaren F1 car launch date

Norris 'lets slip' McLaren F1 car launch date

McLaren used an innovative way of revealing its 2020 Formula 1 car launch date on Monday – when Lando Norris appeared to accidentally let slip the details.
By Jonathan Noble 14 January 2020
Motorsport.com McLaren unveils partnership with long-time Williams sponsor

McLaren unveils partnership with long-time Williams sponsor

McLaren has lured one of Williams’ long-time sponsors, after signing a multi-year technical partnership with Unilever from the start of the 2020 F1 season.
By Jonathan Noble 11 January 2020
Motorsport.com McLaren: No 'mission impossible' to fight top three in 2021

McLaren: No 'mission impossible' to fight top three in 2021

McLaren boss Andreas Seidl says it is not "mission impossible" for his team to be in a position to challenge Formula 1's top three from the 2021 season.
By Pablo Elizalde 06 January 2020
Motorsport.com McLaren planning to run at budget cap level

McLaren planning to run at budget cap level

McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Seidl says McLaren will try to match the top three teams in 2021 by running to the limit of the budget cap.
By Lewis Duncan 04 January 2020
Motorsport.com Contract stability allowed Sainz to show a 'new Carlos'

Contract stability allowed Sainz to show a 'new Carlos'

Carlos Sainz says having a longer contract with McLaren has given him the chance to show what he is really capable of during the 2019 Formula 1 season.
By Pablo Elizalde 28 December 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren won't build hypercar, wants DPi in WEC

McLaren won't build hypercar, wants DPi in WEC

McLaren has ruled out entering the FIA World Endurance Championship unless it can run one of the new breed of DPi IMSA contenders in the LM Hypercar class.
By Gary Watkins 15 December 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren planning 'massive departure' with its new F1 simulator

McLaren planning 'massive departure' with its new F1 simulator

The McLaren Formula 1 team is building an all-new simulator that will be a "massive departure" from its predecessor, according to tech chief James Key.
By Valentin Khorounzhiy 13 December 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren promises 'quite special' 2020 livery after new BAT deal

McLaren promises 'quite special' 2020 livery after new BAT deal

McLaren says its 2020 Formula 1 livery will be "quite special" as the result of it ramping up its sponsorship partnership with British American Tobacco.
By Jonathan Noble 30 November 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren and Petrobras terminate sponsorship deal

McLaren and Petrobras terminate sponsorship deal

McLaren has confirmed that its sponsorship deal with Brazilian fuel and oil company Petrobras has been terminated with immediate effect.
By Jonathan Noble 04 November 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren outlines opposition to Japan-like F1 weekend format

McLaren outlines opposition to Japan-like F1 weekend format

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl thinks it would not be right for Formula 1 to hold qualifying and the race on the same day in the future, despite the format proving popular in Japan.
By Jonathan Noble 20 October 2019
Motorsport.com Petrobras set to terminate McLaren sponsorship deal

Petrobras set to terminate McLaren sponsorship deal

McLaren's sponsorship deal with Brazilian oil company Petrobras looks set to be brought to an official end within a matter of days, Motorsport.com has learned.
By Jonathan Noble 19 October 2019
Motorsport.com Mercedes admits McLaren supply deal 'a risk'

Mercedes admits McLaren supply deal 'a risk'

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff acknowledges there is a "risk" in supplying engines to McLaren from 2021 because it has the potential to rival his own team.
By Scott Mitchell 09 October 2019
Motorsport.com Renault: McLaren split a 'lost opportunity'

Renault: McLaren split a 'lost opportunity'

Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul admits that the French manufacturer's failure to secure a closer partnership with McLaren for 2021 and beyond represents a "lost opportunity."
By Adam Cooper 07 October 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren considering 'conceptual changes' for 2020 F1 car

McLaren considering 'conceptual changes' for 2020 F1 car

McLaren says that it is looking at some "conceptual changes" for its 2020 Formula 1 car as it bids to build on the progress it has made this season.
By Jonathan Noble 26 September 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren won’t compromise 2020 to save fourth place

McLaren won’t compromise 2020 to save fourth place

McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Seidl insists that the team won't compromise its development programme for 2020 in order to defend its fourth place in this year's world championship.
By Adam Cooper 19 September 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren gives F1 livery a 'summer haircut'

McLaren gives F1 livery a 'summer haircut'

McLaren has given the livery of its Formula 1 car a 'summer haircut' for the Belgian Grand Prix, with the team also running some new sponsor logos for the first time.
By Jonathan Noble 30 August 2019
Motorsport.com Stella, Fry 'key' to McLaren resurgence, say team chiefs

Stella, Fry 'key' to McLaren resurgence, say team chiefs

McLaren Formula 1 team chiefs have credited Andrea Stella and Pat Fry for leading the outfit’s resurgence during its “interim period”.
By Valentin Khorounzhiy 22 August 2019
Motorsport.com Verstappen: McLaren woes led to Honda's

Verstappen: McLaren woes led to Honda's "careful" Red Bull start

Max Verstappen believes Honda was correct to be cautious with how hard it pushed its Formula 1 engines initially this year, after “all the negative stuff” it had with McLaren.
By Scott Mitchell 16 August 2019
Motorsport.com Seidl pushed for new McLaren wind tunnel 'from day one'

Seidl pushed for new McLaren wind tunnel 'from day one'

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andreas Seidl targeted the development of a new wind tunnel "from day one" of his new role.
By Scott Mitchell 09 July 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren to build new wind tunnel in Woking

McLaren to build new wind tunnel in Woking

McLaren is to build an all-new wind tunnel at its Woking factory in a bid to boost its plans to get back to the front of the grid.
By Jonathan Noble 23 June 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren has no plan to put Alonso back in its F1 car

McLaren has no plan to put Alonso back in its F1 car

McLaren is not intending to put Fernando Alonso back in its Formula 1 car this year, even though he is now free of commitments elsewhere.
By Jonathan Noble 23 June 2019
Motorsport.com F1 2021 overhaul 'opportune timing' for McLaren hypercar

F1 2021 overhaul 'opportune timing' for McLaren hypercar

McLaren believes the introduction of the WEC’s hypercar regulations around the same time as Formula 1’s 2021 overhaul is "opportune timing” as the brand considers a future Le Mans 24 Hours assault.
By Scott Mitchell 16 June 2019
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