McLaren

Hamilton takes first GP win of 2009 at Hungarian Grand Prix

July 26, 2009

Lewis Hamilton completed a remarkable turnaround in McLaren's fortunes and claimed the first victory of his hitherto troubled championship defence in the Hungarian Grand Prix. In a return to the pecking order seen prior to this year's massive rule changes, Ferrari took second place with Kimi Raikkonen - a poignant result with the Finn's team-mate Felipe Massa still in an induced coma in a Budapest hospital. Mark Webber made further inroads into Jenson Button's championship lead, as the Australian took third on a day when Button could only manage two points for seventh.
 

Encouraged Hamilton stays realistic

July 13, 2009

"I'm confident that we'll have some stronger showings in the next few races, and then we should have a clearer idea of just how we'll go at the end of the season," World Champ says
 

Let drivers celebrate, says Hamilton

July 09, 2009

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 drivers should be allowed more freedom to improve the show for race fans
 

McLaren revises development approach

July 03, 2009

No major upgrade for the German GP after all for Lewis Hamilton and company
 

Whitmarsh judges McLaren's progress

June 23, 2009

McLaren boss believes the worst of the season is now behind the team, amid hopes for a new aerodynamic package and tracks coming up that are better suited to its car
 

Hamilton surprised by McLaren slump

June 06, 2009

Briton and teammate Kovalainen were among the quickest drivers in yesterday's practice sessions, but come qualifying both men struggled
 

McLaren plays “peacemaker” in FIA row

May 26, 2009

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh feels his team and partners Mercedes have acted as “peacemakers” between the rest of the teams and the FIA in the fight over next year’s rules.
 

Kovalainen says sixth was possible

May 24, 2009

Heikki Kovalainen believes he could have beaten Nico Rosberg to sixth place in the Monaco Grand Prix, had he not crashed at the swimming pool complex on lap 53
 

Hamilton vows not to give up on title

May 23, 2009

Lewis Hamilton says he will not give up on fighting for this year's championship despite his poor situation ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix
 

Hamilton upbeat over "fighting chance" in Monaco

May 21, 2009

World Champion Lewis Hamilton is optimistic of a decent result in Monaco this weekend after an encouraging first day of practice for Formula 1's most prestigious event
 

McLaren confirms supercar build plans

May 20, 2009

McLaren has confirmed it will build its next generation of supercars in Britain at a state-of-the-art facility adjacent to its Woking base
 

Kovalainen "not dwelling on sorrow"

May 18, 2009

Heikki Kovalainen is digging deep to ensure his motivation is not derailed by McLaren's poor start to the season - as he looks forward to further car updates in Monaco this weekend
 

Hamilton hopes for McLaren breakthrough

May 12, 2009

Lewis Hamilton is still hopeful his McLaren team may find a breakthrough with its car to get him back to the front of the grid, as he pins hopes on new parts lifting his performance for next week's Monaco Grand Prix
 

McLaren predicts stronger Monaco GP

May 11, 2009

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh is adamant his team will have a much stronger Monaco Grand Prix after its poor showing in Spain this past weekend
 

Hamilton: "No hope" of results at present

May 10, 2009

Lewis Hamilton expressed his frustration at McLaren's lack of competitiveness after finishing in a lapped ninth place in the Spanish Grand Prix
 

Hamilton aiming for a point in Spain

May 09, 2009

Lewis Hamilton says he would be happy just to salvage a point in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix after his worst qualifying performance since the season-opening race in Australia
 

Hamilton says pace worse than expected

May 08, 2009

Lewis Hamilton says his McLaren team is in for a very difficult weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix, the World Champion admitting he is not confident ahead of the Barcelona race. Hamilton finished in 13th position in this afternoon's qualifying session, and the Briton said that was the best he could have done with his car. "That is our true pace, as you just saw," Hamilton told reporters after Friday practice.
 

Hamilton praises McLaren's progress

May 07, 2009

World Champion Lewis Hamilton says team has made good gains since the start of the season, but the Briton admits there is still a long way to go for the team.
 

FIA publishes full McLaren verdict

May 01, 2009

The FIA has published its full verdict from Wednesday's extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, which reveals the extent to which McLaren's actions after the stewards' room controversy moderated the punishment
 

McLaren, Williams oppose "two-tier" F1 series

April 30, 2009

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh and Sir Frank Williams say Formula 1 teams would like to find a solution to reduce the budgets through dialogue between them and the FIA
 

McLaren handed suspended ban

April 29, 2009

Three-race suspension will not be enforced "if further facts emerge" about lying scandal, FIA World Council rules
 

Whitmarsh: FIA relationship has improved

April 28, 2009

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh believes his team has made major inroads in improving its relationship with the FIA, ahead of him traveling to the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris to learn if action will be taken against his outfit for lying to stewards
 

Hamilton welcomes new McLaren boss

April 27, 2009

Lewis Hamilton says he is embracing McLaren's future with fresh optimism after meeting his new "boss," Richard Lapthorne, for the first time at the Bahrain Grand Prix
 

Bahrain Sunday quotes: McLaren

April 26, 2009

Lewis Hamilton - 4th: "I'm delighted with fourth.
 

Hamilton targets podium finish

April 25, 2009

Lewis Hamilton believes he is in the hunt for a podium position in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix after qualifying his McLaren fifth on the grid at Sakhir
 

Hamilton still optimistic about season

April 24, 2009

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton believes that it is still possible for him to retain the drivers' World Championship
 

McLaren sends written apology to FIA

April 24, 2009

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has written to the FIA to apologize for his team's behavior in the lying scandal.
 

Haug: Mercedes still committed to F1

April 24, 2009

Mercedes-Benz remains as committed to its Formula 1 future as it can be amid the current worldwide economic difficulties, claims its motorsport boss Norbert Haug
 

Hamilton tops first practice in Bahrain

April 24, 2009

Lewis Hamilton set the pace in first free practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday.