F1 News: McLaren in NEW motorhome after Spanish GP fire incident

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McLaren in NEW motorhome after Spanish GP fire incident

One member was hospitalised briefly after the incident.

Originally written by Simmey Hannifin Donaldson. This version is a translation.

Friday 28 June 2024 18:30

McLaren have confirmed that they will be in a temporary motorhome at the Austrian Grand Prix after a fire last weekend.

The Spanish Grand Prix was an overall success for the Woking based outfit, with Lando Norris taking pole position on Saturday, and a second place on Sunday.

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

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

Fire engines attended the fire in the Spanish GP paddock

McLaren's temporary motorhome in Austria

McLaren reveal temporary motorhome after fire

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 clean.

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.

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.

Max Verstappen McLaren Lando Norris Austrian Grand Prix