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McLaren are already under pressure heading into the Australian Grand Prix
In 2025, McLaren made a triumphant return to the top of F1 by clinching both the drivers’ championship with Lando Norris and the constructors’ championship, marking their first double title win since 1998.
After a period of struggle between 2013 and 2022 where they were not competitive, McLaren’s resurgence began with podium finishes in 2023 and culminated in the constructors’ title in 2024, setting the stage for their 2025 success.
The driver lineup for McLaren in the 2026 season consists of reigning champion Lando Norris pairing with Oscar Piastri, who aims to challenge his teammate after finishing third in the standings in 2025.
In 2025, Lando Norris secured the drivers’ championship with 423 points, while McLaren comfortably won the constructors’ championship with a total of 833 points, their highest tally since 1998.
Andrea Stella, who took over as team principal in December 2022, led McLaren to their impressive comeback, with CEO Zak Brown playing a crucial role in building the team to its current success.
