Piastri takes Bahrain pole while Norris settles for sixth
McLaren's Oscar Piastri secures pole position while teammate Lando Norris fails to capitalize on the team's dominant form, qualifying down in sixth position
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Piastri tops FP2 as McLaren dominates Bahrain night session
Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in Bahrain GP FP2 ahead of Norris, with Russell's Mercedes over half a second behind as night session reveals true pace.
McLaren drivers justify no swap decision in Japan
McLaren drivers Piastri and Norris defend team's conservative strategy at Suzuka, citing "big risk, low reward" in attempting position swaps to challenge Verstappen for the Japanese GP victory.
FIA under pressure after Richards’ rebuke
Motorsport UK chairman David Richards criticizes the FIA's dismissive response to his governance concerns, highlighting the organization's "opaque" structure and concentration of power under Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership.
Russell: McLaren’s true pace yet to be revealed
Mercedes driver George Russell warns that the F1 grid hasn't seen "the best of McLaren yet" despite their championship lead, predicting the team will "excel" in warmer conditions at upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Vasseur warns F1 risks becoming a 'Quali Championship'
Formula 1 risks becoming a "quali championship" warns Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur, as pole position increasingly determines race outcomes. The trend continued at Suzuka where qualifying order dictated final positions.
Horner: McLaren’s equal driver rule cost them in Japan
Red Bull's Christian Horner suggests McLaren's equal driver policy limited their strategic options at Suzuka, as Verstappen held off both Norris and Piastri despite their car advantage.