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CNBC
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
McLaren CEO on the 'Netflix effect'
CNBC's Tania Bryer caught up with McLaren CEO Zak Brown in London — where the team took over Trafalgar Square with its McLaren Racing Live fan event — to ask him about the growth of the sport in recent years, and the impact of TV and movie coverage.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard meet fans at McLaren's London event featuring new livery, trophies, and race cars
Image credit: McLaren Formula E Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard recently took part in a major McLaren fan event in London on Wednesday. They unveiled their new blue livery for the upcoming London E-Prix in front of fans at Trafalgar Square, interacted with them, and signed autographs. The two drivers also shared glimpses from the fan gala on Instagram. England is McLaren's home country and fans from across the city visited the venue to experience the motorsport atmosphere. All about the McLaren fan event in London McLaren Racing Live was held for fans of the Papaya Army, who could visit the venue at Trafalgar Square for free. The fan zone featured McLaren drivers and other team members engaging directly with fans in an interactive event. Attendees could try the pit-stop challenge, take the Batak reaction test, explore interactive experiences, and test their skills on racing simulators. A McLaren Racing merchandise store was also set up at the venue. Fans also had the opportunity to see McLaren racing cars from Formula 1, Formula E, IndyCar, WEC, and the team's heritage collection. McLaren trophies were also on display at the event. A video from the event was shared by FIA Formula E's Instagram page, and fans who attended took to the comments section to share their experiences. One fan wrote, 'Such a great day seeing the new livery and unveiling of the cars.' Another said, 'Great to see you on stage today – loving the new livery too.' Taylor Barnard also shared a few unseen pictures from the event on his Instagram account. Reacting to it, a fan wrote, 'What a brilliant event. It was great to be there. Hope you enjoyed the day too.' Another added, 'You really killed it on stage, man.' What's next in Formula E in July The two drivers will now prepare for the Berlin E-Prix, scheduled from July 11–13. Barnard, who has secured five podiums this season, is still chasing his first Formula E win. Berlin is one of the few tracks he has raced on before. Bird, meanwhile, is also aiming for his first podium of the season. Also Read: Who is Sam Bird's girlfriend Jess Impiazzi? Know more about the actor who is always cheering for the Formula E driver They will then return to London for the London E-Prix, where they will race in their new blue-tone livery. The London double-header will mark the end of the current Formula E Season 11. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Leader Live
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Missing out on world title would not be failure
Norris' championship charge is back on track following his win from pole position at the previous round in Austria. However, he still remains 15 points adrift of Piastri ahead of his home race at Silverstone this weekend. DRIVER STANDINGS (after 11/24 rounds) Norris closes the gap to Piastri to 15 points 👀#F1 #AustrianGP — Formula 1 (@F1) June 29, 2025 With Norris and Piastri pulling clear of their rivals in the individual standings – and McLaren 207 points ahead in the battle for the constructors' title – Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has already declared a two-horse race for the championship. Norris started the season as the championship favourite with the bookmakers, but when asked if he thought it would be a failure if he did not land his maiden world crown this year, the British driver replied: 'I'd have to say I didn't succeed in achieving my goal, but I don't think you can ever call it a failure because I don't believe like I've failed anything. 'I will feel like I didn't live up to what I believed I could have done or the level I should have reached at certain times. But that's not a failure by any means. 'If things were much easier, and you don't achieve your goal, maybe you can call that a failure, but when it is such a long season, competing against the best in the world, I don't think you can ever call not winning the title a failure.' Now in his seventh season on the grid, Norris will make his 140th Formula One start at Sunday's British Grand Prix. On stage with Osc and Andrea 🤩🫶#McLarenRacingLive | #NeverStopRacing — McLaren (@McLarenF1) July 2, 2025 Mistakes by driver and team saw Norris fall short in his bid to beat Red Bull's Max Verstappen to the title last year. The errors have carried over for Norris this year, particularly in qualifying, which leaves question marks over his championship credentials. Norris excelled in Austria, but he has never won consecutive races. He continued: 'It is only normal you feel the pressure from the outside world, but that's not different for me this year. 'It's more the desire, almost too much desire inside, to want to do such a good job every weekend. I want to do so well, I want to deliver for the team and I want to win. I kind of put myself under too much pressure. 'You never know what to expect when you're a kid growing up wanting to be in F1. You don't know about the hard times and the trickiness of achieving your goals, especially when you get so close, how much you can hurt when things don't go your way. Those things stick with you a bit.' Norris will be among four British drivers on the grid this weekend, but there is a case to be made the McLaren man is the most popular of the quartet. Norris has sold out his own 10,000-seated area – the Landostand – at Stowe corner for the weekend. 'It's very cool because I got it before Lewis (Hamilton) and George (Russell) so that's the best bit,' added Norris with a smile. 'It is incredible. Originally there was a select amount of seats, they sold out almost too quickly, so we had to buy and then sell a load more.'
North Wales Chronicle
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Chronicle
Missing out on world title would not be failure
Norris' championship charge is back on track following his win from pole position at the previous round in Austria. However, he still remains 15 points adrift of Piastri ahead of his home race at Silverstone this weekend. DRIVER STANDINGS (after 11/24 rounds) Norris closes the gap to Piastri to 15 points 👀#F1 #AustrianGP — Formula 1 (@F1) June 29, 2025 With Norris and Piastri pulling clear of their rivals in the individual standings – and McLaren 207 points ahead in the battle for the constructors' title – Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has already declared a two-horse race for the championship. Norris started the season as the championship favourite with the bookmakers, but when asked if he thought it would be a failure if he did not land his maiden world crown this year, the British driver replied: 'I'd have to say I didn't succeed in achieving my goal, but I don't think you can ever call it a failure because I don't believe like I've failed anything. 'I will feel like I didn't live up to what I believed I could have done or the level I should have reached at certain times. But that's not a failure by any means. 'If things were much easier, and you don't achieve your goal, maybe you can call that a failure, but when it is such a long season, competing against the best in the world, I don't think you can ever call not winning the title a failure.' Now in his seventh season on the grid, Norris will make his 140th Formula One start at Sunday's British Grand Prix. On stage with Osc and Andrea 🤩🫶#McLarenRacingLive | #NeverStopRacing — McLaren (@McLarenF1) July 2, 2025 Mistakes by driver and team saw Norris fall short in his bid to beat Red Bull's Max Verstappen to the title last year. The errors have carried over for Norris this year, particularly in qualifying, which leaves question marks over his championship credentials. Norris excelled in Austria, but he has never won consecutive races. He continued: 'It is only normal you feel the pressure from the outside world, but that's not different for me this year. 'It's more the desire, almost too much desire inside, to want to do such a good job every weekend. I want to do so well, I want to deliver for the team and I want to win. I kind of put myself under too much pressure. 'You never know what to expect when you're a kid growing up wanting to be in F1. You don't know about the hard times and the trickiness of achieving your goals, especially when you get so close, how much you can hurt when things don't go your way. Those things stick with you a bit.' Norris will be among four British drivers on the grid this weekend, but there is a case to be made the McLaren man is the most popular of the quartet. Norris has sold out his own 10,000-seated area – the Landostand – at Stowe corner for the weekend. 'It's very cool because I got it before Lewis (Hamilton) and George (Russell) so that's the best bit,' added Norris with a smile. 'It is incredible. Originally there was a select amount of seats, they sold out almost too quickly, so we had to buy and then sell a load more.'
Rhyl Journal
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Rhyl Journal
Missing out on world title would not be failure
Norris' championship charge is back on track following his win from pole position at the previous round in Austria. However, he still remains 15 points adrift of Piastri ahead of his home race at Silverstone this weekend. DRIVER STANDINGS (after 11/24 rounds) Norris closes the gap to Piastri to 15 points 👀#F1 #AustrianGP — Formula 1 (@F1) June 29, 2025 With Norris and Piastri pulling clear of their rivals in the individual standings – and McLaren 207 points ahead in the battle for the constructors' title – Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has already declared a two-horse race for the championship. Norris started the season as the championship favourite with the bookmakers, but when asked if he thought it would be a failure if he did not land his maiden world crown this year, the British driver replied: 'I'd have to say I didn't succeed in achieving my goal, but I don't think you can ever call it a failure because I don't believe like I've failed anything. 'I will feel like I didn't live up to what I believed I could have done or the level I should have reached at certain times. But that's not a failure by any means. 'If things were much easier, and you don't achieve your goal, maybe you can call that a failure, but when it is such a long season, competing against the best in the world, I don't think you can ever call not winning the title a failure.' Now in his seventh season on the grid, Norris will make his 140th Formula One start at Sunday's British Grand Prix. On stage with Osc and Andrea 🤩🫶#McLarenRacingLive | #NeverStopRacing — McLaren (@McLarenF1) July 2, 2025 Mistakes by driver and team saw Norris fall short in his bid to beat Red Bull's Max Verstappen to the title last year. The errors have carried over for Norris this year, particularly in qualifying, which leaves question marks over his championship credentials. Norris excelled in Austria, but he has never won consecutive races. He continued: 'It is only normal you feel the pressure from the outside world, but that's not different for me this year. 'It's more the desire, almost too much desire inside, to want to do such a good job every weekend. I want to do so well, I want to deliver for the team and I want to win. I kind of put myself under too much pressure. 'You never know what to expect when you're a kid growing up wanting to be in F1. You don't know about the hard times and the trickiness of achieving your goals, especially when you get so close, how much you can hurt when things don't go your way. Those things stick with you a bit.' Norris will be among four British drivers on the grid this weekend, but there is a case to be made the McLaren man is the most popular of the quartet. Norris has sold out his own 10,000-seated area – the Landostand – at Stowe corner for the weekend. 'It's very cool because I got it before Lewis (Hamilton) and George (Russell) so that's the best bit,' added Norris with a smile. 'It is incredible. Originally there was a select amount of seats, they sold out almost too quickly, so we had to buy and then sell a load more.'
