The team clinched its second straight constructors’ title after the Singapore Grand Prix thanks to a third-place finish by Lando Norris and a fourth-place finish by Oscar Piastri. It was a rare good but not great showing for a team that has dominated Formula 1 in 2025. After all, McLaren clinched the team title with six races to go.

Max Verstappen says he is excited for a close battle with the McLaren drivers after again outqualifying both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix.

The United States Grand Prix sprint race starts at 12 p.m. local time (CDT) on Saturday, October 18.

Max Verstappen set a stunning final lap to beat Lando Norris to the sprint qualifying pole at the United States Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver led the McLaren

Max Verstappen has secured a sprint race pole at Formula 1's United States Grand Prix, beating McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Austin.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown took the witness stand this week in London as the Formula 1 and IndyCar powerhouse pursues a $21 million lawsuit against Spanish driver Alex Palou, claiming breach of contract and financial damages after the driver withdrew from a signed deal.

The very public revelations levelled at McLaren and Zak Brown should make anyone reconsider a potential court case to decide a dispute.

McLaren has been without a "1" car since the P1, its high-tech, track-devouring successor to the 1990s-era F1 supercar, left production a few years ago. That changes soon—McLaren has announced its newest 1 car, the new W1, will debut October 6.