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What happens next in the Alex Palou IndyCar contract saga

You couldn’t make this up, because if you did you’d simply get laughed at. Just over 12 months after his contractual future between Chip Ganassi Racing and McLaren blew up, a second explosion has been detonated by the likely two-time IndyCar champion.

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New F1 wind tunnel will make McLaren more efficient amid "tough decisions"

McLaren commissioned a new wind tunnel, which after several delays was completed earlier this summer but is yet to be put into use. Until the new tunnel goes live, McLaren uses Toyota's tunnel in Cologne, and the logistics involved in sending parts off to Germany has impacted the team's speed in…

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New wind tunnel will make McLaren F1 more efficient amid "tough decisions"

McLaren commissioned a new wind tunnel – which after several delays was completed earlier this summer but is yet to be put into use. Until the new tunnel goes live, McLaren uses Toyota's tunnel in Cologne, and the logistics involved in sending parts off to Germany has impacted the team's…

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Stella refuses to take sole credit for McLaren’s F1 turnaround

The Woking-based team caused a stir at the British Grand Prix as a major upgrade package helped Lando Norris emerge as Max Verstappen's main threat for the race victory, with the McLaren driver second and team-mate Oscar Piastri fourth.

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Stella refuses to take sole credit for McLaren’s impressive F1 turnaround

The Woking-based team caused a stir at the British Grand Prix as a major upgrade package helped Lando Norris emerge as Max Verstappen’s main threat for the race victory, with the McLaren driver second and team-mate Oscar Piastri fourth.

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F1 at the limit with 24-race calendar, say team bosses

The 2023 calendar was originally announced with 24 races before the Chinese GP was dropped due to the lingering effects of COVID-19.

Motorsport

F1 at the limit with 24 races calendar, say team bosses

The 2023 calendar was originally announced with 24 races before the Chinese GP was dropped due to the lingering effects of COVID-19.

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How McLaren went from back to front with thrilling turnaround in fortunes at British Grand Prix

Lando Norris not getting carried away but team look way ahead of schedule

Evening Standard

British Grand Prix: Lando Norris denied shock pole as Max Verstappen ‘ruins everything’ at Silverstone

The McLaren driver enjoyed a superb qualifying session in front of his home fans

Evening Standard

F1 pushes UK government to end Brexit logistical nightmares

Earlier this week, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and the seven team principals from British teams visited Downing Street for a summit meeting with the Secretary of State for DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Lucy Frazer, as well as advisers to the Prime Minister.

Autosport

F1 pushes British government to end Brexit logistical nightmares

Motorsport

F1 sponsorship: Why it’s easy for careless brands to waste a lot of money

Some deals are done direct by F1 commercial director Brandon Snow or the teams’ commercial departments, but many come in through agencies that then help the sponsoring brand to activate its sponsorship through hospitality or PR and content programmes. One of the largest agencies in motorsport is CSM, headed by…

Autosport

Tony Kanaan joins Arrow McLaren as IndyCar special advisor

Kanaan, who has claimed the 2004 IndyCar title and has 17 IndyCar Series wins to his name since joining America’s premier open-wheel class in 1998, hung up his helmet after racing a fourth car for McLaren in this year’s 107th running of the Indy 500.

Autosport

Daniel Ricciardo gives honest verdict on Oscar Piastri after Aussie took his F1 seat

There were high hopes for Oscar Piastri when he signed for McLaren, but the Australian has finished in the top 10 just twice in the opening seven races of the season

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McLaren expects "competitive ideas" from F1 technical leadership overhaul

Following the winter departure of team boss Andreas Seidl, who moved to become CEO at Sauber, Stella and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown completed a major review of the heritage outfit’s leadership structure.

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Norris: Red Bull's Marshall a "big signing" for McLaren in F1

McLaren announced ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix that Marshall, who is a former chief designer at Red Bull, will be joining it at the start of next year as technical director of engineering and design.

Autosport

Norris: Red Bull’s Marshall a “big signing” for McLaren in F1

Evening Standard

F1 Arcade raises £30 million in latest sign of ‘competitive socialising’ boom

Investors included McLaren driver Lando Norris and team CEO Zak Brown

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Christian Horner open about situation as McLaren linked with Red Bull F1 engine deal

Red Bull are dominating the 2023 F1 season so far, with defending champion Max Verstappen leading the Championship standings by 53 points from teammate Sergio Perez

Motorsport

Marshall’s Red Bull exit not linked to McLaren F1 engine deal

Both teams have admitted that McLaren CEO Zak Brown spoke to Horner several weeks ago about the possibility of McLaren using the new Ford-backed Red Bull Powertrains PU in 2026.

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NBA star Steph Curry, NFL Hall of Famer, singer Luke Bryan join Memorial pro-am field

The 2023 Memorial's pro-am is just as loaded as the tournament field.

Autosport

Why McLaren’s shock tech signing points to a new F1 approach

After years where McLaren had pinned belief of a turnaround of fortunes in F1 on improved facilities and revised management structures, it is clear it is no longer simply sitting back and hoping for the best.

Evening Standard

Zak Brown interview: ‘People expect McLaren to win... we’ll be able to deliver on that in 2025’

Exclusive: Team principal remains confident over guiding one of Formula 1’s most successful outfits back to the top

Daily Mirror

Lando Norris exit may not be McLaren disaster as Zak Brown explains vision for F1 future

Norris has been labelled a future F1 champion and McLaren would dearly love to keep him around, but CEO Brown's latest comments hint that the team feels it would be OK

Autosport

Indy 500 winner de Ferran returns to McLaren F1 as consultant

Following the winter departure of team principal Andreas Seidl, who is now CEO of Sauber, his replacement Andrea Stella led a full review of the operation in conjunction with boss Zak Brown.

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