Stella on McLaren improvements after difficult 2026 start
Andrea Stella says there is a “curse” in Formula 1 of always looking to the future, as McLaren focuses on finding improvements after a difficult start to the new regulations. Stella said: "We were almost last, and we ended up as constructors' champions, with Lando becoming world champion and us winning both world titles. But there's a little bit of a curse in F1, and in sport generally, and it's the fact that you're always looking to the future. Looking ahead, we want to be in a position very soon to repeat these kinds of results and see Lando and Oscar succeed, and then fight again for the world championship."
McLaren boss reveals F1 'curse' as title defence in jeopardy
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Lawson on abuse after 2024 Mexico City Perez incident
Liam Lawson says the social media messages he received after his on-track incident with Sergio Perez at the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix were “the craziest stuff you could imagine”, and that even now “you can’t even imagine” what people were saying. Lawson said: "My phone... I've never seen anything like it. The messages, the comments on posts – the craziest stuff you could imagine people saying. Even now, if I wanted to pull it up and go through my message requests and stuff like that, you can't even imagine some of the things people are saying."
Liam Lawson recalls social media horror after Sergio Perez incident: 'You can't even imagine'
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Alonso on Aston Martin's Hungary upgrades and longer-term plan
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin’s long-awaited upgrades, due in Hungary, must be the start of a longer-term development push rather than a one-off fix for this season. Alonso said: "We will get better. We will win races. Not this year, so this is only the first step in the plan; it cannot be the last one. So for me, it's important to feel in Hungary that we understand what the weaknesses of the car are."
Fernando Alonso sets high Aston Martin bar amid upcoming F1 upgrades
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Hulkenberg on long-standing respect with Verstappen
Nico Hulkenberg says he and Max Verstappen have known each other for 20 to 25 years and have “huge respect” for each other, after first meeting in karting when they were part of the same team. Hulkenberg said: "Well, Max and I... we've known each other... 20, 25 years, since our karting days, when we were both juniors. He was actually still really kind of very small, and we were in the same racing team and the same racing scene, so we go way back. I think we have huge respect for each other."
Interview: Nico Hulkenberg offers long-time Max Verstappen relationship insight
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Herta on disappointing Formula 2 results
Cadillac Formula 1 prospect Colton Herta admits there is “no hiding” from his “disappointing” Formula 2 results, with him 17th in the championship after five consecutive scoreless weekends. Herta said: "Some good, some bad. I think you look at the positives of what I'm learning with the tyres, with the tracks, the understanding I'm gaining from that, which will be super important for the future. Obviously the results are disappointing. There's no hiding from it. And for me, kind of with my background, I've always been able to win and compete, so it's been a little bit of a relearning of a lot of emotions this year."
Herta: No hiding from ‘disappointing' results in Formula 2
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Vowles on Williams reset for the Belgian Grand Prix
Williams team principal James Vowles says the team will "reset and come back swinging" at the Belgian Grand Prix as it carries out an internal review after a difficult British Grand Prix raised questions about its latest upgrade package. Vowles said: "Whatever happens, for me, I enjoy going there. I enjoy going there because it is a challenge that's unlike most of the other circuits on the calendar. And it's an opportunity for us to reset and come back swinging."
James Vowles targets Williams reset ahead of F1 Belgian GP: "Come back swinging"
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Norris on celebrating his first F1 title at Goodwood
Lando Norris said returning to the Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate his maiden Formula 1 title felt like a childhood dream come true, after he took McLaren’s MCL60 up the hillclimb before appearing on the Goodwood House balcony. Norris said: "This is my dream. I came here with my brother and my dad 13, 14 years ago. I met some of the drivers back then, and I thought, 'One day, I want to be like these guys.' And 13 years later, I get to be the lucky one who stands up here in front of all of you. I get to wear the number one. I get to represent McLaren."
Lando Norris reflects on childhood dream during Goodwood Festival of Speed balcony celebration
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