PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Are McLaren a threat to Mercedes in Japan after setting the pace on Friday?
McLaren ended Friday on top at the Japanese Grand Prix, but how do the reigning champions stack up compared to their rivals?
.webp)
Oscar Piastri set the pace as McLaren showed an eye-catching turn of pace around Suzuka's sweeping turns, but are they the ones to beat in Japan or are Mercedes or Ferrari set to star this weekend?
So, tell me more about this McLaren pace as they looked good...
They did indeed – and boy do they need it after a woeful Chinese Grand Prix where neither Lando Norris nor Oscar Piastri were able to take the start.
Next Up
Related Articles
Bortoleto handed penalty after yellow flag infringement
Colapinto apologises for Alpine team crash in Azerbaijan GP
'I'm one of the best out there and I'm not afraid to say it' – Ocon
Hadjar hails ‘first proper podium’ with P3 in Baku.webp)
UnlockedHow the faster Hadjar helped Verstappen to second place in Baku/Piastri%20post-race%20Madrid.webp)
Azerbaijan mistake 'certainly took me by surprise' – Piastri