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