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The Independent
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Max Verstappen pinpoints ‘incredible' reason for McLaren's F1 advantage
Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Max Verstappen believes he has now worked out why McLaren are dominating F1 so comprehensively this season, pointing to something that he describes as 'incredible to see'. McLaren clearly have the best car on the grid, as proven by the constructors' standings where they are a mammoth 299 points clear of second-placed Ferrari and have all-but sewn up the title ahead of the summer break. It's a similar story in the race for the drivers' crown with the title looking like a straight shootout between the team's two drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Just three of the 14 races so far have been won by a driver from another team with Verstappen taking the chequered flag twice and Mercedes's George Russell triumphing in Canada. Piastri leads his McLaren teammate in the drivers' standings, although Norris closed the gap to a mere nine points by winning in Hungary in the final race before the summer break. Over the past 18 months, McLaren's MCL39 appears to keep it tyres alive longer than any other car on the grid. That has led to plenty of speculation as to why but while Red Bull star Verstappen acknowledges that the minimal tyre degradation does play a role, he has highlighted another reason for their success – their medium corner speed. open image in gallery McLaren's dominance is showing no signs of abating ( Getty Images ) 'It's definitely better on its tyres', Verstappen told the media. 'But at the same time, I think their medium speed performance is incredible compared to, I would say, everyone else on the grid. 'The rotation that they have on the front axle, without losing the rear, is something that is also quite incredible to see, and that's something that we have to try to achieve.' Any mid-season improvements from their rivals may come too late to catch a rampant McLaren but the rule changes coming into force for the 2026 season could signal a shifting of the guard. In the meantime, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella responded to Verstappen's cornering speed assessment. open image in gallery McLaren's MCL39 has been the best car on the grid by far ( Getty Images ) 'That's an easy answer because it can be answered just by looking at the GPS data,' Stella replied. 'When you look at the speed comparison with some other teams, the data says that McLaren can generate the highest mid-corner speed in medium-speed corners. 'So, I think the assessment of Max is correct. 'We still have our weak points. If you go on a very high-speed corner like Copse, for instance, or Pouhon, we are not the fastest car. Likewise, probably in very low speed, we are not the fastest car. 'But the majority of corners in a championship happen to be medium-speed corners, and certainly in that range, our car is, data in hand, the best.'
BBC News
30-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Man Utd 'can't even dream of Sesko'
On BBC Radio 5 Live's Big Transfer Show, the Independent's Miguel Delaney says Manchester United's interest in RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko may prove futile."Manchester United have nowhere near the PSR headroom that Newcastle do," Delaney said. "I don't think they could even dream of doing a deal for Sesko no matter how much they like him, because of Leipzig's asking price." Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Southampton make approach for former Lens manager Will Still
To everyone's surprise, Will Still announced late on Saturday night that he will be leaving RC Lens. The announcement came after the 4-0 win over AS Monaco on the final day of the Ligue 1 season. The result ensured that Lens finished the season eighth, and in the event of Olympique Lyonnais being excluded from European competition by UEFA, Les Sang et Or would get a back-door route into Europe next season. However, should that be the case, they will not be led by Still, who, in an emotional post-match interview, confirmed that he would be leaving the club due to personal reasons. He stated that he would be returning to England. According to Miguel Delaney, he could quickly find a new club. Advertisement The Independent journalist reports that Southampton, who next season will be compting in the EFL Championship following relegation from the Premier League, have made an approach for Still, and there is confidence that a deal can be completed. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Indo Sport podcast: Liverpool's title glory – how Slot's pragmatism and Salah's flair made Reds champions
Former Ireland international Damien Delaney and journalist with The Independent Miguel Delaney (no relation) join Joe to review a remarkable season for Arne Slot's Liverpool, who put the cherry on top of their title campaign in Anfield yesterday after being given just a 5% chance at the start of the season. Beforehand, Will joins the studio to take us through the joyous scenes in Anfield, the likes of which Liverpool fans haven't seen in a generation. Football coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@ here. Listen on….
The Independent
24-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
As Thomas Tuchel takes charge of England, Miguel Delaney answers your questions on their World Cup chances
Welcome to an exclusive Ask Me Anything session with me, Miguel Delaney, The Independent 's chief football writer. Keep scrolling for more. If you want to jump straight to the Q&A, click here. Thomas Tuchel's England era has begun, with a World Cup qualifier against Albania offering a first look at his tactical vision. Did his attacking, high-intensity approach deliver? His experienced lineup raised questions—was it the right call? With Latvia up next, what changes might he make? Tuchel's leadership is already making waves, from his stance on Rashford and Foden to his focus on squad chemistry. He demands intensity, urging players to take responsibility. Jordan Henderson's recall highlights this shift, ensuring England's leadership isn't shouldered by one player. If you have questions about Tuchel's appointment, his tactical plans, or England's road to the 2026 World Cup, drop them in the comments below. I'll be answering them live during a Q&A on Monday, 24 March at 1pm. Don't worry if you can't see your question — it may be hidden until I join the conversation to answer them. Then, join us live on this page at 1pm as I tackle as many as I can.
