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Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris will drive the McLaren MCL35 in the 2020 F1 season

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In Depth

F1: Sainz and Norris aim for momentum in the McLaren MCL35

After a fourth-placed finish last year the Woking-based team are ready to go again

13 Feb 2020

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In Brief

F1: Saudi Arabia to join the circuit, McLaren launch date

Desert kingdom has been accused of using sport to deflect attention from its human rights record

14 Jan 2020

W Series driver Jamie Chadwick has signed with the Williams Racing Driver Academy

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Daily Briefing

F1: Jamie Chadwick joins Williams Racing Driver Academy

McLaren apologise to Alonso and fans after failure to qualify for the Indy 500

20 May 2019

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc (right) finished third at the F1 Bahrain GP as Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton (left) won the race

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In Brief

F1: Mercedes boss tips Leclerc to be a future world champion

Fernando Alonso makes bold claim and Racing Point unveil a ‘new chapter’

5 Apr 2019

Mick Schumacher tested the Scuderia Ferrari SF90 at Bahrain International Circuit on 2 April

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In Brief

F1: Mick Schumacher makes Ferrari test debut - pictures

There’s also a familiar face test driving for McLaren in Bahrain...

2 Apr 2019

Zak Brown is the chief executive officer of McLaren Racing

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In Brief

F1: McLaren may quit if new rules don’t make it a fair fight

Formula 1 owners Liberty Media prepare to meet with the ten teams in London to discuss its vision for the future

25 Mar 2019

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In Brief

F1: Red Bull upgrade, Mercedes 'fight', McLaren go long

Title contenders Red Bull have fast-tracked changes to their car ahead of the Australian Grand Prix

12 Mar 2019

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In Brief

F1: Renault and McLaren could be forced into 'alliance'

There is a 'crazy arms race' among the top teams that others cannot compete with, says chief

7 Mar 2019

Carlos Sainz drives the McLaren MCL34 during the second pre-season test in Barcelona

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In Brief

F1: McLaren impress but don’t expect pole at Australian GP

Wheel rim issue caused Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari crash and Sergey Sirotkin rejoins Renault as reserve driver

28 Feb 2019

McLaren MCL34 F1 2019 car launch Formula 1

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In Brief

F1: McLaren MCL34 was ‘love at first sight’ for Carlos Sainz

British team launched their 2019 challenger on Valentine’s Day

14 Feb 2019

McLaren F1 Team

F1: Sainz and Norris aim for momentum in the McLaren MCL35

F1: Saudi Arabia to join the circuit, McLaren launch date

F1: Jamie Chadwick joins Williams Racing Driver Academy

F1: Mercedes boss tips Leclerc to be a future world champion

F1: Mick Schumacher makes Ferrari test debut - pictures

F1: McLaren may quit if new rules don’t make it a fair fight

F1: Red Bull upgrade, Mercedes 'fight', McLaren go long

Enjoy a different view

F1: Renault and McLaren could be forced into 'alliance'

F1: McLaren impress but don’t expect pole at Australian GP

F1: McLaren MCL34 was ‘love at first sight’ for Carlos Sainz

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