Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season after beating the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to the chequered flag at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The reigning world champion had a strong start from pole position and held a decent lead over the McLarens throughout the early stages , however drama ensued during the pit...
Oscar Piastri finished ahead of Lando Norris to win the Chinese Grand Prix for a McLaren 1-2 while Lewis Hamilton was disqualified for Ferrari, Afrosport reports. Piastri controlled the 56-lap race at the Shanghai International Circuit from start to finish to bounce back from the disappointing home race in Australia last week. Winner in Melbourne, Norris reduced the gap to Piastri in the closing stages after...
Oscar Piastri has agreed a new multi-year contract extension with McLaren that will see him with the Woking outfit for the long term, Afrosport reports. Piastri joined McLaren in 2023 also on a multi-year contract which was extended after just 15 races at least the end of 2026. The Australian went on to impress in his second season, winning two Grands Prix and scoring six other...
McLaren have become the first Formula 1 team to unveil their 2025 car during a shakedown at Silverstone on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The MCL39 made its on-track debut at the British Grand Prix venue, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri sharing driving duties as McLaren conducted a promotional filming day. McLaren's new car was seen sporting a geometric camo colour scheme which was enforced ahead of...
McLaren Team manager Benjamin Schidt has likened Ugo Ugochukwu to Oscar Piastri, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old American of Nigerian and Italian heritage, is part of McLaren’s junior programme, and claimed a dominant victory in the prestigious Macau Grand last weekend where he led every lap from pole position. It left his R-ace GP FR team impressed by his performance which Schidt drew comparisons with Piastri who...
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