Oscar Piastri believes McLaren cannot currently win F1 races "on merit" but warned Mercedes the team is "not too far off."
After five races, McLaren is third in the constructors', 113 points behind Mercedes and 41 down on Ferrari in second, although the team has suffered three Did Not Starts from the 16 potential opportunities, including Sprints, and suffered a disastrous Canadian GP.
READ MORE: Oscar Piastri issues McLaren hammer blow in Mercedes pursuit
Abbi Pulling makes women in motorsport history with maiden GB3 victory
2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling made history for women in motorsport by becoming the first female driver to win a race in the GB3 Championship.
Pulling converted pole position into victory in a delayed opening race on Saturday at Spa-Francorchamps, creating a historic moment.
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Removed McLaren upgrade set for Monaco GP return
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed that the Woking-based outfit will trial its new front wing at the Monaco Grand Prix, despite removing it in Canada.
The British team introduced a new front wing for the Canadian Grand Prix but quickly removed it, opting to return to the specification it used en route to a double podium in Miami.
Lewis Hamilton highlights key boost to Kimi Antonelli maiden F1 title hopes
Lewis Hamilton has highlighted the support network at Mercedes built by Toto Wolff as a key boost to Kimi Antonelli's pursuit of a maiden F1 drivers' title compared to when he was involved in his first championship fight in 2007.
Antonelli has made an exceptional start to his second campaign in F1 and leads the drivers' standings by 43 points following four consecutive victories across the opening five rounds.
READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton highlights key boost to Kimi Antonelli maiden F1 title hopes
Max Verstappen opens up on fatherhood life as difficult times await
Max Verstappen has opened up on what fatherhood is like, recognising that difficult times await when leaving home for races becomes a greater challenge.
The four-time world champion's daughter, Lily, was born a year ago ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, which has changed Verstappen's life.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen opens up on fatherhood life as difficult times await
What is ADUO and why is it an enormous opportunity for F1 teams?
The FIA is set to announce within the coming days which power unit suppliers will receive a boost under the ADUO programme, and for those manufacturers and the teams that rely on their power unit, it could prove to be a significant lifeline in what is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested development battles in recent memory.
READ MORE: What is ADUO and why is it an enormous opportunity for F1 teams?
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