McLaren: We’re still behind Mercedes and Ferrari despite topping FP2 in Japan
McLaren is expecting no changes to the 2026 Formula 1 pecking order despite a very strong showing in second practice at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.<br>The Woking outfit, which has won the last two titles, controlled FP2 via Oscar Piastri, whose world champion team-mate Lando Norris finished fourth amid issues with his hydraulics.<br>It was nonetheless some much-needed positivity for ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-mercedes-and-ferrari-still-ahead-despite-topping-fp2-in-japan/10808517/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>