McLaren quits Formula E this season, Mexican GP set to extend F1 deal, and other big updates

McLaren quits Formula E this season

McLaren has announced it will leave Formula E at the end of this season for strategic reasons. This comes after confirming their entry into the World Endurance Championship in 2027. McLaren joined Formula E in 2022 by buying the Mercedes team and is currently third in the standings. The team will try to find a new owner and focus on finishing the season strongly.

Click here to read the full article by Keith Collantine (racefans.net)

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Mexican GP set to extend F1 deal

The Mexican Grand Prix is set to renew its Formula 1 contract with a deal expected to be announced soon, according to Clara Brugada, the head of Mexico City's government. The new deal will likely keep the race until 2028, and it will still be privately funded after the government stopped supporting it in 2018. Even though people worried about the race without Mexican driver Sergio Perez, it is still popular because of a strong fan base built through ticket sales. Perez, who struggled at Red Bull, is taking time off to think about his future after his contract ends in 2024.

Click here to read the full article by Luis Ramírez & Jake Boxall-Legge (motorsport.com)

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FIA to introduce grass fire measures

The F1 Commission's second meeting of 2025 introduced a mandatory two-stop strategy for the Monaco Grand Prix to improve overtaking opportunities. They also talked about grass fires and decided to look into new skid materials and treatments for tracks. Other updates included changes to parc ferme rules, dealing with freight delays, and setting a budget for new teams like Cadillac. They also discussed the 2026 engine rules, including financial help for struggling teams and possible changes to energy management.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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What was Mercedes' plan B at Jeddah?

Simone Resta, Mercedes Deputy Team Principal, discusses the key topics from the Saudi Arabian GP in the Akkodis Race Debrief. He explains why George's pace dropped in the final stint, how Kimi handled the tough conditions during the race, and the team's focus heading into Miami. He also answers questions about whether the weekend results met their expectations or if they had higher hopes and whether they know what caused George's significant tire degradation, especially in the final stint.

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Inside Piastri’s unique driving style

Max Verstappen’s praise says a lot, but what’s really going on behind Oscar Piastri’s calm look? Find out how McLaren’s rising star has improved so fast, where he still needs to grow, and how he compares to Lando Norris. This is a full breakdown of Piastri’s unique driving style, mindset, and racecraft that’s made him a serious title threat in just his third season.