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Lando Norris named Autosport's British Competition Driver of the Year

The 24-year-old helped McLaren recover from a tricky start with its MCL60 to finish fourth in the constructors’ championship. Norris was sixth in the drivers’ standings.

Autosport

2023 Formula One season: Drivers who stood out and those who came out with damaged reputations

Max Verstappen dominated the 74th F1 season, while Fernando Alonso, Alexander Albon, Yuki Tsunoda, Oscar Piastri, and George Russell impressed. Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll underperformed, and Logan Sargeant failed to beat his teammate.

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See you in court! Why Palou’s latest contract flip infuriated McLaren

When Jean Alesi entered Formula 1 in the middle of 1989 with Tyrrell, he sought three-time world champion Nelson Piquet’s counsel over what he needed to do to look more professional, so he’d fit in with the F1 Paddock. “Get a briefcase,” was Piquet’s sage advice, to which Jean replied:…

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Why Palou’s latest IndyCar contract flip infuriated McLaren

When Jean Alesi entered Formula 1 in the middle of 1989 with Tyrrell, he sought three-time world champion Nelson Piquet’s counsel over what he needed to do to look more professional, so he’d fit in with the F1 paddock. “Get a briefcase,” was Piquet’s sage advice, to which Jean replied:…

Autosport

“Talks with British manufacturer” - Is McLaren entering DTM with Project 1?

McLaren has had a very brief history in the DTM so far, with three guest outings for Formula 1 driver Christian Klien in 2021 the only time it was officially represented in the series.

Motorsport

IndyCar "desperately" needs new car says O'Ward

The new-for-2024 power unit remains equipped with the current 2.2-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, but will be upgraded with hybrid components that will provide up to an additional 150 horsepower when deployed.

Autosport

Sony gives away must-play PS5 Lego title for Christmas

PS5 owners get a brilliant Lego racer for free in time for Christmas

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Ricciardo “reborn” and “re-energised” after F1 return

Having concluded his McLaren contract a year early at the end of last season, Ricciardo joined the Red Bull camp as a test and reserve driver for 2023.

Autosport

McLaren v Palou: What's on the line in high-stakes court case?

A commercial court judge in the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales will decide what damages McLaren is to receive following Palou’s U-turn last summer that breached both driving and promotional contracts he’d signed to race in the IndyCar Series and act as its reserve Formula 1 driver.

Motorsport

Motorsport events to watch during winter break - how to watch

Most events will now be enjoying a deserved rest period over the Christmas break but events such as Asian Le Mans kicked off in early December, while the 2024 Formula E season begins mid-January, so there are plenty of events to watch.

Autosport

McLaren: Rate of F1 learning most impressive part of Piastri's "exceptional" season

Piastri's stellar junior series credentials and the tug-of-war between McLaren and Alpine over his services made his debut one of the most highly-anticipated rookie campaigns in years.

Motorsport

McLaren: Rate of learning most impressive part of Piastri's "exceptional" F1 season

Piastri's stellar junior series credentials and the tug-of-war between McLaren and Alpine over his services made his debut one of the most highly-anticipated rookie campaigns in years.

Autosport

NASCAR champion Blaney "poked around" idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske

IndyCar’s showpiece event will feature Blaney’s fellow NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson for the first time next year, who has entered the America’s biggest open-wheel race with a Hendrick-backed, McLaren-run car.

Autosport

Horner: No 'Pink Mercedes' F1 risk in Red Bull/AlphaTauri collaboration

As part of a revamp that Horner has helped provide input to, a relaunched and renamed AlphaTauri team in 2024 will forge closer ties with its sister team – and take more Red Bull parts than it has done recently.

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Horner: No 'Pink Mercedes' risk in Red Bull/AlphaTauri F1 collaboration

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NASCAR champ Blaney “poked around” idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske

IndyCar’s showpiece event will feature Blaney’s fellow NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson for the first time this year, who has entered the America’s biggest open-wheel race with a Hendrick-backed, McLaren-run car.

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Musk Claims Cybertruck Is Stiffer Than A McLaren P1, Can't Roll Over

It almost sounds impossible.

Motorsport

F1 prize money: How much teams earned in the 2023 season

The 2023 F1 season was known for the dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull, as the Dutchman clinched a third drivers’ world title after winning a record-breaking 19 of 22 grands prix.

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AlphaTauri to address side-effects of low-speed prowess with 2024 F1 car

The Anglo-Italian squad grabbed attention with its raft of steady floor upgrades in recent months, that according to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella had made the AT04 the best car in low-speed corners by the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Autosport

Stephanie Carlin joins McLaren F1 as business operations director

Carlin, who was team principal of Rodin Carlin’s Formula 3 and F1 Academy Teams as well as fulfilling a similar role at Team X44 in Extreme E, will oversee a range of activities in support of McLaren’s F1 operations.

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Stephanie Carlin joins McLaren as F1 business operations director

Carlin, who is team principal of Rodin Carlin's Formula 3 and F1 Academy Teams as well as fulfilling a similar role at Team X44 in Extreme E, will oversee a range of activities in support of McLaren's F1 operations.

Motorsport

Piastri: F1 2023 a bigger rollercoaster than expected

After a difficult start with a car that wasn't competitive, he took advantage of the team's mid-season upgrades to make a strong impression in the second half of the year.

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AlphaTauri to address side effects of low-speed F1 prowess with 2024 car

Motorsport

Horner: 2021 shows Red Bull F1 dominance is no guarantee for next year

Mercedes dominated the 2020 season by winning 13 out of 17 races, including 11 victories for world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Autosport

Horner: 2021 shows our F1 dominance is no guarantee for next year

Mercedes dominated the 2020 season by winning 13 out of 17 races, including 11 victories for world champion Lewis Hamilton.

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