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McLaren urged to back Oscar Piastri for drivers' title in stark warning from Guenther Steiner

After clinching the constructors' title in Singapore, Guenther Steiner urged McLaren to back points leader Oscar Piastri over Lando Norris for the drivers' crown

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Which Premier League manager has the highest low-possession record in a game?

Plus: teams on epic draw streaks, early season pitch invasions and long-throw world records

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Scrapping of audit watchdog for English councils ‘led to soaring costs and chaos’

Highly critical report finds that instead of promised annual saving of £100m, fees have rocketed amid financial crisis

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How McLaren made F1's best car even better

If McLaren had to sprint until the final hurdle of the 2024 season to fend off Ferrari's prancing horse for the team's first constructors' crown since 1998, then it is heading towards a second title at a canter this year.

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No need for team orders at McLaren in F1 2025 title fight, says Piastri

It’s noteworthy that, amidst great intrigue over the tightening up of rules on so-called ‘flexi-wings’, and the likelihood of the Barcelona circuit layout favouring Red Bull this weekend, the main questions directed at Oscar Piastri ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix concerned his team-mate, Lando Norris.

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Oscar Piastri: “It’s unwise to win the title and bring the house down with it”

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McLaren's F1 drivers may prioritise "self-interest", claims Horner

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has hinted that McLaren's position in both Formula 1 world championships, with two drivers in the mix, will likely lead to 'self-interest outweighing team interest' – which could hurt the Woking squad.

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Red Bull warns McLaren's battling F1 drivers could prioritize "self-interest"

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Five things to watch out for at the 2025 Australian GP

McLaren looked mighty in Bahrain. There may have been some differences in predictions regarding the pecking order ahead of the Australian GP, but pretty much everyone expects the Woking team to at least start the season with the strongest package.

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F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren and Ferrari still in contention going into the season finale in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rivals, while the…

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How the mutual faith between Norris and McLaren F1 is finally paying off

Norris' journey with McLaren goes back way further than that, with CEO Zak Brown taking a personal interest in the Briton's career even before he joined the Woking squad's young driver programme in 2017, aged 16. "I regard Lando as a fabulous prospect," Brown said at the time. "He blew…

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Brown: Maturing Piastri has lost his F1 “rookie stripes”

Piastri has arrived at his home race in Melbourne in a much stronger situation than was the case on his debut last year, when the Australian GP was only his third F1 start and the Woking team was struggling with an uncompetitive car.

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McLaren's “three-pillared” F1 technical structure inspired Alpine changes

Alpine announced on Monday that it will henceforth have three technical directors, with responsibilities shared by Joe Burnell (engineering), David Wheater (aerodynamics) and Ciaron Pilbeam (performance), all reporting to Famin.

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How McLaren's “three-pillared” F1 technical structure inspired Alpine changes

Alpine announced on Monday that it would henceforth have three technical directors, with responsibilities shared by Joe Burnell (engineering), David Wheater (aerodynamics) and Ciaron Pilbeam (performance), all reporting to Famin.

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Martin Tyler: ‘I put some air in my lungs, shouted Agüero’s name and kept going’

Veteran commentator tells Donald McRae about describing that 2012 title winner, his desire to meet Lionel Messi and coaching in non-league

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How AlphaTauri can cater to Ricciardo's F1 needs the way McLaren couldn’t

For two seasons Ricciardo and McLaren tirelessly worked to make the Australian comfortable in the Woking squad's machinery.

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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen cruises to victory, Red Bull ties up constructors' crown

The Dutchman saw off an early assault from the two McLarens at the start of the race, and lived up to Lando Norris' pre-race prediction that the Woking team would have little answer to the Dutchman if he led beyond Turn 2.

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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on verge of title after win as Red Bull secures crown

The Dutchman saw off an early assault from the two McLarens at the start of the race and lived up to Lando Norris' pre-race prediction that the Woking team would have little answer to the Dutchman if he led beyond Turn 2.

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McLaren signs Le Mans winner Hirakawa as F1 reserve driver

Hirakawa will become part of McLaren's driver development programme, supporting the Woking team in its simulator as well as conducting a testing programme with its 2021 MCL35M car.

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Ricciardo wasn't sure if he'd race again during F1 sabbatical

Ricciardo and McLaren parted ways two years into a three-year contract after the Australian struggled to get comfortable in the Woking team's Formula 1 cars, largely failing to match team-mate Lando Norris.

Daily Mirror

Martin Tyler has confirmed team he supports as Sky Sports legend's departure announced

Legendary broadcaster Martin Tyler started his career as a commentator 49 years ago and has no plans to retire following his emotional Sky Sports departure on Saturday

The Independent UK

Data shows a majority of councils missed accounts deadline as reserves fall

Two-thirds of councils had not published details of spending by the date set by the Government as concerns are raised over audits and transparency.

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The joys of autocorrect: Handel’s Dixit Dominus

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Brown: McLaren F1 car "still has too much drag" despite floor upgrade

McLaren introduced a new package in Baku which represented the car it felt it should have started the season with, adhering to a different floor philosophy that tried to address the lack of efficiency of the Woking team's launch spec MCL35.

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Luke Williams explains reasoning behind tactical switch in Notts County win

Notts County news from NottinghamshireLive as the Magpies boss explains the reasoning behind swapping Jodi Jones and Adam Chicksen during the win over Woking

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