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“Had to Copy Oscar Piastri”: Fred Vesseur Admits to Plagarism for Charles Leclerc Instead of Strategising Within Ferrari

Following the Australian GP, Frederic Vasseur answers the question about the different tyre setups in Charles Leclerc's car.

Frederic Vasseur (L) and Charles Leclerc (R)

“I Would’ve Overtaken Him Anyway”: Lando Norris Defends Zak Brown & Co.’s Decision After Oscar Piastri Misses Home Podium

Lando Norris explains why McLaren's questionable team order of swapping positions with Oscar Piastri in Australia was justified.

81 Oscar Piastri (AUS, McLaren F1 Team), 4 Lando Norris (GBR, McLaren F1 Team), F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Interna

Sergio Perez Nearly Exposed Red Bull’s Fatal Mistake in Australia: “A Step Behind Ferrari and McLaren”

After a rather disappointing Australian Grand Prix, Sergio Perez admits Red Bull was inferior to Ferrari and McLaren in the race.

Pre-Season Testing

“I Would Recommend Every Driver to Take It [Appendix] Out This Winter”: Carlos Sainz Jokes About His New ‘Weight Reduction’ as He Wins a Race Right After Surgery

After winning the Australian Grand Prix in a spectacular fashion, Carlos Sainz jokes about the grid getting rid of their appendix as well.

Australian Grand Prix

“It’s Three Years in a Row”: Dejected Lewis Hamilton Goes on a Brutal Rant As Toto Wolff & Co’s Issues Reach Tipping Point

Lewis Hamilton spoke out about the W15 and Mercedes' inconsistency over the past three years, hindering his championship chances.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Big Blow to Fred Vasseur as Charles Leclerc Goes on a Ballistic Rant Following Abandoned Quali Lap

After abandoning the final lap at the qualifiers, Charles Leclerc talks about his difficulties with the current SF24 setup.

Frederic Vasseur and Charles Leclerc

Max Verstappen Delivers Harsh Verdict on Ferrari as He Lets Slip Red Bull Not at Full Potential Still

Despite trailing Charles Leclerc by four tenths in FP2, Max Verstappen remains confident about Red Bulls chances to improve over the weekend.

Qatar Grand Prix

Helmut Marko Shuts Down Daniel Ricciardo Claiming “Potential” Red Bull Entry as He Sparks Liam Lawson Rumors

Helmut Marko suggests Daniel Ricciardo might not be the favored potential replacement for Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing.

Helmut Marko (L) and Daniel Ricciardo (R)

Zak Brown Surprised by Oscar Piastri Getting “Faster and Faster” as He Declares McLaren Pair the Best

Oscar Piastri cut a dominant figure and ended up surprising his team after he clinched a Top-10 in the Australian FP1 Practice Session!

Qatar Grand Prix

Australian GP 2024: Sergio Perez Recalls Fond Memories of F1 Debut

Sergio Perez reflects on his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix, eyeing a triumphant return in the 2024 race

Bahrain Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo & Oscar Piastri Recall Emotional Race as They Break 10-Year-Old Record at the Australian GP

Australian's Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri are poised to shatter a 10-year record at their home Grand Prix.

Australian Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo vs Oscar Piastri: Who Is the Bigger Hope of Australia in Formula 1?

Who will take Australia's legacy forward in Formula 1? Will it be seasoned Daniel Ricciardo or the newbie Oscar Piastri?

Daniel Ricciardo-Oscar Piastri

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McLaren: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car updates

The Woking-based outfit is the second oldest F1 team, after Ferrari. Like their Italian rivals, they too are drenched with glory. They first raced in Formula One in 1966, 16 years after Ferrari made their debut.

The British team has produced seven World Champions during their tenure in Formula One. Like Ferrari, three of those champions have won multiple times. They are Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, and Mika Hakkinen. Other champions are Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, and Lewis Hamilton.

Their current drivers for 2020 are Carlos Sainz Jr and Lando Norris.

For the 2021 season, Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris will drive the McLaren.

On-track Achievements

In the team?s debut year, team founder and driver, Bruce McLaren scored points in the team?s third race and the championship?s fourth race. He ended up sixth in the team?s home race at Brands Hatch. Moreover, he bagged the team?s maiden win, two years later at the Belgian Grand Prix.

The first Constructors' Championship was claimed by Brazilian driver Emerson Fittipaldi, Denny Hulme, Mike Hailwood, David Hobbs, and Jochen Mass in 1974. This was followed by Niki Lauda and Alain Prost winning in 1984 and 1985. In 1988 and 1989, it was the partnership of Prost and Ayrton Senna that brought the Constructors' Championship home.

Then, Senna and Gerhard Berger took the Constructors' title in 1990 and 1991. In 1998, it was David Coulthard and Mika Hakkinen?s turn to win, clinching what became McLaren's last constructor?s title.

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The Woking-based outfit has entered 884 races over the course of more than five decades in F1. The team has picked up eight Constructors' Championship sand 12 Drivers' Championships, with its last Championship triumph in 2008, thanks to Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren has won 182 races and scored 488 podiums, resulting in an enormous tally of 5555.5 points. The team is currently having one of its best seasons in F1 in the turbo-hybrid era, having picked up two podiums already.

When did McLaren enter F1?

The McLaren F1 team made its Formula 1 debut at the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix and was officially founded on 2nd September 1966.

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McLaren?s Sponsors

The McLaren F1 team?s current sponsors include A Better Tomorrow, Splunk, Dell, DarkTrace, Huski Chocolate, Hilton, and Coca Cola to name a few.

Charities

The Woking marquee has come out in support of BBC?s Children in Need charity. Other causes that they support are the Starlight Children?s Foundation, White Lodge Centre, and Woking & Sam Beare Hospices.

Founded1963
OwnerBruce McLaren
Number of Titles8
Prize Money Won100 ?million (2019)
BaseWoking
Official websitehttps://www.mclaren.com/racing/
DriversDaniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris
Test DriversOliver Turvey, Will Stevens
EngineMercedes
TiresPirelli