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This 2004 Michael Schumacher record still motivates McLaren’s Andrea Stella

Among Formula 1’s most famous ones that got away is the 1988 season, where McLaren would have won every single race had Ayrton Senna not tangled with Jean-Louis Schlesser’s tardy Williams in the closing laps. Up there with that performance is Michael Schumacher’s 2004 season in what was also among…

Motorsport · May 17, 2025

The 2004 Schumacher record that still motivates McLaren's boss

Among Formula 1’s most famous ones that got away is the 1988 season, where McLaren would have won every single race had Ayrton Senna not tangled with Jean-Louis Schlesser’s tardy Williams in the closing laps of the Italian Grand Prix, is Michael Schumacher’s 2004 season in what was also among…

Autosport · May 17, 2025

Meet the brain behind McLaren’s F1 rocketship – with rivals playing catch-up at Imola

Andrea Stella spent more than a decade at Ferrari but is now thriving in his role as McLaren team principal

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Why McLaren’s Miami F1 dominance wasn’t just a factor of tire management

“We saw that when McLaren was pushing, we were between seven tenths and a second behind. For the first time, we saw their pure speed,” was Helmut Marko’s verdict after the Miami Grand Prix, offering a clear, raw picture of the McLaren’s superiority.

Motorsport · May 15, 2025

The one improvement that's helped Piastri fight for 2025 F1 title

Oscar Piastri has demonstrated improved tyre management sensibilities across the 2025 Formula 1 season so far, which McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says is testament to the Australian's work with the squad's engineers.

Autosport · May 9, 2025

McLaren explains how Oscar Piastri has improved to become 2025 F1 title contender

Oscar Piastri has demonstrated improved tyre management sensibilities so far over 2025's Formula 1 season, which McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says is testament to the Australian's work with the team's engineers.

Motorsport · May 9, 2025

What McLaren must learn from 2024 to secure both F1 championships in 2025

Red Bull was a formidable Formula 1 team in 2024, but a late surge from McLaren threatened to topple the squad and snatch both titles from under its nose. But just as a real challenge from McLaren was materialising, cracks started to form, and it could only take the constructors’…

Autosport · May 8, 2025

What McLaren must learn from 2024 to secure both championships in 2025

Red Bull was a formidable team in 2024, but a late surge from McLaren threatened to topple the squad and snatch both titles from under its nose. But just as a real challenge from McLaren was materialising, cracks started to form, and it could only take the constructors’ crown last…

Motorsport · May 8, 2025

Thermal images and McLaren's brakes: How big is Red Bull's challenge in F1 2025?

The pattern after the first six Formula 1 weekends of 2025 is clear: Max Verstappen can compete with McLaren over a single lap and compensate for some weaknesses himself, but on most Sundays he and Red Bull simply don't have the tools to fight the papaya cars over a full…

Autosport · May 8, 2025

Oakes' departure, Colapinto's swap with Doohan, and Briatore's return: What is going on at Alpine?

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not. 

Autosport · May 7, 2025