McLaren

In fact, there is no need for any bashing at all. Criticising with moderation should be enough.

 

not sure where else to put this so I'll put it here...

Lando has a Miura? or is that his dad's?

either way, its gorgeous.

 

Who needs Cadillac or Andretti lol Via Autosport.

McLaren forging closer ties with Toyota as F1 rumours swirl
McLaren is set to embark on an ideas exchange with Toyota, as rumours swirl that the Japanese manufacturer could be eyeing an F1 comeback.

The Woking-based outfit recently ended a long-running deal it had to use Toyota’s wind tunnel in Cologne, as it shifted its programme to its own new facility in Woking.

But rather than it being the end of their association, it appears that the McLaren and Toyota partnership is actually evolving and getting closer.

Evidence of that came ahead of last weekend’s Japanese GP when McLaren announced that Toyota factory driver Ryo Hirakawa had been signed up to its roster of reserve drivers for 2024.

As part of the deal, the Japanese would also join McLaren’s simulator programme and conduct some tests in its 2021 car.

Hirakawa’s deal seemed to be a leftfield choice as he had never previously been on the radar for F1 teams, but it has clearly come amid a push by Toyota to get some stronger links with grand prix racing.

The presence of Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda with McLaren at last weekend’s Japanese GP, as part of a delegation from the Japanese manufacturer, also further fuelled the idea of a growing interest in F1.

 

Damn, that car puts to shame all the others on the video!

 

The Muira was the only car of appropriate size to be a sports car in that lineup.

 

If it is indeed Lando's car, it makes me inclined to like him even more. The man has taste.

 

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Aside from the domination by Max and RBR, the big story this season is the stunning reversal by Mclaren. Really remarkable.

 

Have to admit it.

Piastri is better than Norris.

 

McLaren extends Mercedes F1 engine deal until 2030
McLaren will stick with Mercedes engines into the new Formula 1 rules era from 2026, after extending its contract with the German manufacturer.

 

Better the devil you know ...

 

Not a surprise as Aston F1 - Geeley- Arctos Partners went with Honda.

 

Lando is is his own enemy lately. Becoming Russell-esque as well.


Norris rues “s*** job” he is doing in F1 qualifying after Abu Dhabi Q3 slide
Lando Norris has rued the “s*** job” he keeps doing in qualifying, after an error cost him a front row slot at Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

 

Monster Energy drinks will be an official sponsor for Mclaren F1 in 2024.

 

That's a big one. I suppose their livery will be bare carbon with a green M sticker.

 

And the team named McMonster perhaps ?

 

They may need a minor sponsorship from McDonalds too.

 

I've confirmed privately that it's his car. Very cool.

 

So Monster drinks for Mclaren:

Papaya Punch

Norris Nectorine

 

Norris commits to new McLaren F1 deal
Lando Norris has committed to a new multi-year Formula 1 contract at McLaren that will keep him at the Woking-based team beyond the 2026 season.

Although the team has not specified the length of the contract, it is likely to run for at least two years into 2027, with potential options beyond that.

 

Orange Oscar

Piastri Peach

Lando Lingonberry?

 

Good for Norris to secure at seat at McLaren, IMO. Hope they keep Piastri too.

 

Piastri if he has a good year and outscores Lando will be leaving before Lando and for a better team is my prediction!

 

So far Piastri hasn't "outscored Norris; he finished 9th in the WDC with 97 points, against Norris 6th with 205.
Not bad for a rookie, but I would wait before deciding if he is better than Lando.
I think McLaren wants to hang on to him too.

 

I think it is a good deal for the driver as well as for the team.