2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team

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CjC
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FittingMechanics wrote:
01 May 2026, 23:19
CjC wrote:
01 May 2026, 23:16
Well. I’m disappointed it’s not a front row lock out :lol:
With the way Kimi was starting, it doesn't really matter :twisted:
:twisted: :twisted:
Just a fan's point of view*

*statement was relevant when the forum had a high level of intelligence. Now we are just equals.

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bauc
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Our season starts now?
Формула 1 на Македонски - The first ever Macedonian Formula 1 YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkjCv ... 6rVRgKASwg

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Ground Effect
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Top effort by the team, they've done another Miami special. That said, Mercedes did still look very strong on race pace, so that's still an area of concern. Let's see how the sprint plays out, before getting too excited, but a great start, good step forward.
Q: (Stefano Mancini – La Stampa) Kimi, will you help Vettel to win his championship this year?
Kimi Raikkonen: I can only drive one car, obviously. 
@2018 Singapore Grand Prix drivers press conference.

CjC
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bauc wrote:
01 May 2026, 23:32
Our season starts now?
TBC by Sunday midnight :wink:
Just a fan's point of view*

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Macklaren
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Is Lando really under investigation? It's on social media but I can't find official confirmation

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Macklaren wrote:
02 May 2026, 00:24
Is Lando really under investigation? It's on social media but I can't find official confirmation

Yep

https://www.fia.com/system/files/decisi ... 1_time.pdf

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Darth-Piekus
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Is Lando under threat of losing positions?

Zaamy
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No further action for Lando, he remains the on pole for the sprint

CjC
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Mekies thinks GP will be McLarens team principle- Zak says otherwise :lol:

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433 ... -principal
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FittingMechanics
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CjC wrote:
02 May 2026, 10:42
Mekies thinks GP will be McLarens team principle- Zak says otherwise :lol:

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433 ... -principal
It's probably difference between what was signed and what was mentioned or offered as a carrot.

Badger
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FittingMechanics wrote:
02 May 2026, 12:50
CjC wrote:
02 May 2026, 10:42
Mekies thinks GP will be McLarens team principle- Zak says otherwise :lol:

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433 ... -principal
It's probably difference between what was signed and what was mentioned or offered as a carrot.
Doubt GP is falling for that after the Palou situation.

Macklaren
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CjC wrote:
01 May 2026, 23:34
bauc wrote:
01 May 2026, 23:32
Our season starts now?
TBC by Sunday midnight :wink:
Though honestly probably not until Sunday night after the Canadian GP once Mercedes brings their upgrade and McLaren the second half of theirs

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Darth-Piekus
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How is Mclaren faring on race pace after the upgrade cause its one to get a pole and another to keep it with race pace.

Macklaren
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Darth-Piekus wrote:
02 May 2026, 14:32
How is Mclaren faring on race pace after the upgrade cause its one to get a pole and another to keep it with race pace.
Race pace looked pretty bad...well behind Merc and also behind Ferrari and Max. but also looked like we didn't do any truly representative running

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Badger wrote:
02 May 2026, 13:34
FittingMechanics wrote:
02 May 2026, 12:50
CjC wrote:
02 May 2026, 10:42
Mekies thinks GP will be McLarens team principle- Zak says otherwise :lol:

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433 ... -principal
It's probably difference between what was signed and what was mentioned or offered as a carrot.
Doubt GP is falling for that after the Palou situation.
Depends on the culture inside Red Bull. If it is bad, maybe he wants out even on a non binding offer. Money could still be really good.