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McLaren reflects on top driver pairings ahead of 1,000th race

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:48 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

McLaren reflects on top driver pairings ahead of 1,000th race

Summary

As McLaren nears its 1,000th race in Formula 1, it highlights eight of its strongest driver duos over the years. Currently, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are leading in the Teams’ Standings this season, showcasing their potential to replicate the success of past pairings like Niki Lauda and Alain Prost. The first half of the 2025 season has seen McLaren continue its championship-form from last year, further establishing its competitive edge. An exploration of McLaren's history underscores the impact of partnerships in the team's legacy as they aim for continued performance this season.

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Key Details

•McLaren approaches 1,000 race starts in F1.
•Norris and Piastri are currently leading the Teams’ Standings.
•Historic pairings include Lauda and Prost, Hakkinen and Coulthard.
•The team has shown strong form since last season.

What they're saying

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As McLaren approach the remarkable milestone of 1,000 race starts in F1, we take a look at some of their best driver pairings from over the years.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1

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