F1 US Grand Prix: McLaren to host ‘fan favorite’ event
McLaren has unveiled a bold, one-off chrome-style livery for the US Grand Prix in Austin. This particular design pays homage to the team’s iconic past while also emphasizing its partnership with Google. McLaren will wear special chrome liveries at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Developed in partnership with Google, this is the second version of their chrome design following its debut at Silverstone last year. As part of the ‘Chrome Shines Again’ campaign, the livery pays homage to McLaren’s heritage with a contemporary twist. The chrome livery harkens back to the glory days between 2006 and 2014, when Lewis Hamilton won the drivers' championship in 2008, while the chrome livery recalls McLaren's championship-winning color scheme. McLaren becomes the third team to unveil a unique livery for the Austin race, following Haas and Alpine. McLaren holds a comfortable 41-point lead over Red Bull in the constructors' championship going into the final six races. Lando Norris, meanwhile, trails Max…
F1: Zak Brown admits surprise at McLaren’s strong position
Zak Brown admits that McLaren's rapid rise to the championship in 2024 has exceeded expectations. Currently, the team is only 42 points behind Red Bull in the constructors' standings, and its progress is indeed remarkable. Zak Brown is excited about McLaren's meteoric rise during the 2024 Formula 1 season. The team's leap from midfield to title contender has surprised even Brown, who had expected such success by 2025. McLaren's comeback over the past two seasons has been one of the most talked-about stories in the sport. From finishing fourth in the Constructors' Championship in 2023, they now mount a serious challenge to Red Bull's dominance. Brilliant performances from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have closed the gap to just 42 points behind the championship leader. To overtake Red Bull, McLaren will need everything to go perfectly - race wins, second places and fastest laps - as well as rare mistakes from its rivals. While it's a tall order, Brown is…