McLaren is poised to introduce a significant upgrade to its MCL38 car at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, with the aim of boosting its performance and challenging the top teams on the grid. Team principal Andrea Stella has expressed high expectations for the upgrade, which will be the first of three major updates planned for this season. The British outfit seeks to further enhance its race pace and address tire-heating issues that have hindered its performance in the past.
Ferrari’s strong start to the 2024 Formula 1 season hit a bump in the road at the Chinese GP, as the team failed to finish on the podium for the first time this year. Instead of focusing on their rivalry with Red Bull, the spotlight was on the internal battle between drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, marked by incidents in both the Saturday Sprint and Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Leclerc accused Sainz of pushing too hard in their fight for fourth in the Sprint, leading to contact between their cars. In the main race, Sainz felt disadvantaged when Leclerc forced him wide at the start, costing them both positions. Sainz’s frustration stemmed from knowing that he will be replaced by Lewis Hamilton in 2025, raising questions about his motivation. Commentator David Croft suggested that Ferrari may need to speak to their drivers again to emphasize that their duels must not harm the team’s overall performance. Croft also pointed out that McLaren’s strong showing in China means Leclerc and Sainz cannot afford to take each other out. Despite the disappointing result in Shanghai, Leclerc remains hopeful about Ferrari’s upcoming car update, which he believes could be a game-changer. The new package is expected to arrive in time for the Miami GP, the season’s second consecutive Sprint weekend.
A red Honda NSX, believed to have been gifted to legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna by Honda, is currently on the market for a staggering £500,000. The car, owned by Robert McFagan from the UK, was featured in the 1992 documentary ‘Racing is in my Blood’ shortly after Senna’s third F1 title win with McLaren.
Lando Norris is confident that he can claim his maiden Formula 1 victory in 2024 after his impressive performance at the Chinese Grand Prix. Despite being overshadowed by Max Verstappen’s dominance, Norris has shown promising speed in McLaren’s MCL38. With a significant upgrade package set to debut at the Miami Grand Prix, Norris is optimistic about McLaren’s chances of competing for wins.
Lando Norris displayed exceptional awareness at the 2024 Chinese GP, preventing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc from gaining an advantage despite missing a pit stop under Virtual Safety Car conditions. Norris realized he missed the opportunity by mere seconds and quickly made up for it, maintaining his lead and securing a P2 finish.
After 15 podiums without a win, Lando Norris has reaffirmed his faith in McLaren by signing a multi-year contract extension. Red Bull’s Helmut Marko had offered Norris a chance to join the dominant team, but the British driver believes McLaren can fight for wins and championships soon.
