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The class council: McLaren, too many absences

Having been the clear frontrunner in the 2025 championship, the Woking-based team has not lived up to expectations at the start of this season. However, Oscar Piastri's podium finish at Suzuka offers a glimmer of hope for the remainder of the campaign.

Published 09/04/2026 à 17:00

Valentin GLO

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The class council: McLaren, too many absences

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Where have the reigning world champions gone? Crowned in both the Constructors' and Drivers' categories with Lando Norris Last year, the papaya-colored single-seaters often shone by

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Valentin GLO

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Alain Féguenne (🇱🇺 Luxembourg)

10/04/2026 at 08:07 a.m.

‼️ News ‼️ F1 is returning… to Germany 🇩🇪, and especially to the Nürburgring circuit… On April 14th & 15th, Pirelli tests will take place. McLaren & Mercedes-AMG will be… present. All fans, mark your calendars! ‼️ Vincent, your comments are absolutely… correct. Have a great evening… everyone. 😎👍 alainkf1@pt.lu

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vincent moyet

10/04/2026 at 11:07 a.m.

McLaren is certainly paying the price for having mobilized its resources for the title last year, but also for a messy end to the season which forced it to fight until the last GP, when it should have secured both titles earlier, which would have allowed it to turn its attention to 2026.

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