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Former Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill says McLaren 's recent progress means the Woking squad are now at the level they should have been at from the beginning of the season. McLaren struggled badly with pace and reliability in the first two races of 2023, and admitted that they had not hit key development targets set in pre-season, with Technical Director James Key leaving his post. However, a better race at the third round in Melbourne saw drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secure a double points finish, thanks in part to a high rate of attrition. After a major upgrade package to the MCL60 was delivered, Norris came home ninth in Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix to add another two points to McLaren's tally, and Hill noted that the papaya outfit have finally caught up to their rivals. "This is where they should have started. They're four or five months behind where they should be," Hill told the F1 Nation podcast. "They are getting...

While it's common for the Formula 1 'silly season' to reference driver moves, this time it was senior personnel at teams that were triggering the musical chairs. The departure of Mattia Binotto triggered a merry-go-round of moves, leading to Frederic Vasseur to be name his successor. This left a gap for Andreas Seidl, who was looking to return to working with the Volkswagen Group in 2025 at the end of his McLaren contract, subsequently taking up a role early. The drivers used it as an opportunity to share their thoughts on the moves and pay tribute to their colleagues, while the remaining teams jokingly posted their take on the news. Check out the posts below. You must accept cookies to view this content You have not currently accepted all necessary cookies. You can change your cookie preferences here . Do you keep seeing this message? ...