After two years with United Autosports, McLaren have decided to pivot to Garage 59 for their LMGT3 programme, allowing United to focus on their upcoming 2027 venture into Hypercar with the British marque.

The Mercedes pair will go head-to-head for the win once more, while Oscar Piastri is chasing McLaren’s first podium of the season against the threat of both Ferrari drivers. Here’s everything to look out for in the 2026 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix.

Norris overcomes limited laps and reliability issues to secure a strong grid slot at Suzuka, but heads into the race lacking data and confidence.

Mercedes is having the best start to the 2026 season imaginable, but after two races, the other teams are catching up. Can Mercedes keep their winning streak going in Japan?

The second practice hour in Suzuka saw Oscar Piastri top the timesheets ahead of the Mercedes pair, in a session that once again saw reliability issues curb running for several drivers on the grid.

McLaren have gotten off to an unfortunate start in the 2026 season. The reigning champions have struggled to find their way amidst the new regulations.

As the reigning constructors’ champion, everyone expected McLaren to keep onto their winning form in the new season. But in reality, the team is struggling a lot.

The MCL38s remained silent in Shanghai as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri faced pre-race mechanical failures, ending their F1 weekend before it began.

Lando Norris finishes fifth in Melbourne after a challenging race, defending from Max Verstappen while McLaren searches for answers on pace.

Oscar Piastri’s home Australian Grand Prix ends before the start after a Turn 4 crash on reconnaissance laps, leaving McLaren searching for answers.

Oscar Piastri admits Mercedes’ pace surprised the field after qualifying fifth at his home Australian Grand Prix.

A rundown of of all the drama and results from FP2 at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

Another Formula One season, another comment on McLaren’s notorious ‘Papaya Rules’. McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has dismissed talk of a revengeful approach to the season, emphasising cooperation as the team begins its 2026 title defence in the place he calls home: Melbourne, Australia. 

McLaren begin 2026 as reigning champions, but radical new regulations threaten to reset the order and ignite a fierce title fight.

Álex Palou is finally free of the contractual dispute which has marred him for three-and-a-half years after a settlement was reached between Chip Ganassi Racing and McLaren Racing.

Liam looks at all the Formula 3 drivers who have an association with a Formula One team

Oscar Piastri restructures his inner circle for 2026, shifting from mentorship to technical precision after a revealing 2025 title fight.

Leclerc leads Day 2 in Bahrain as F1’s 2026 low-downforce era causes oversteer galore. Norris P2 and Bearman P3 while Alpine's reliability falters.

McLaren unveiled the MCL40 in Bahrain, reinforcing continuity through papaya, a settled driver pairing, and clear intent as F1 resets for 2026.

The McLaren Artura GT4 will be axed as the brand focuses its efforts on GT3 and the McLaren Trophy championships.