McLaren F1 News: Temporary motorhome revealed after shock fire

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McLaren's temporary modest motorhome REVEALED after shock fire

One member was hospitalised briefly after the incident.

Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

Thursday 27 June 2024 18:54

McLaren have revealed that they will be using a temporary motorhome at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix after a fire broke out at their usual hub last weekend in Spain.

Overall, the Spanish Grand Prix was a good weekend for the papaya outfit, with Lando Norris taking pole position in qualifying and finishing second in the race to collect a good haul of points.

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However, prior to qualifying and the race, things had taken a turn for the worst in the paddock when a fire broke out inside their hospitality unit.

One McLaren team member was even taken to hospital, although the team later confirmed that they were later released and given the all-clear.

Star driver Norris discussed how the fire had affected his preparations ahead of the event, but stressed that the main thing was everyone was safe.

Fire enginees attended the fire in the Spanish GP paddock

McLaren's temporary motorhome in Austria

McLaren reveal temporary motorhome after fire

Following the damage to their usual hub, McLaren are now using a temporary motorhome and hospitality unit, with this weekend's event in Austria coming as part of an F1 triple-header and therefore just days after the last race in Spain.

According to F1i.com, the team had been working tirelessly to clean and repair the damage from the fire for this weekend, but the unit is now in Germany undergoing a thorough deep cleanse.

The above report speculates that McLaren's main hub could return for the British Grand Prix next weekend, although state that a later return is more likely.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have had their drivers' rooms relocated

Despite no doubt being an inconvenience, the above change does not appear to have majorly hindered McLaren's preparations for this weekend's F1 Sprint or Austrian Grand Prix.

Although much more modest in terms of size and design than what they are accustomed to, F1i have stated that there is adequate space for the team's engineers to operate and for meals to be provided for their mechanics in their temporary base.

Furthermore, it was revealed that drivers Norris and Piastri have had their drivers' rooms relocated to the paddock performance centre, where they will be joined by their boss Andrea Stella, whose office has also been relocated.

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