McLaren F1 2027: champions, line-up and where to watch the team

McLaren F1 2027 drivers: Norris and Piastri

McLaren's line-up is confirmed and unchanged. Lando Norris, the British driver with number 4, won the 2025 world championship, his first title. He debuted in 2019 and has 13 wins, including the 2026 Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix.

Oscar Piastri, from Australia, drives number 81. He debuted in 2023, has 9 wins and is confirmed for 2027 after signing a multi-year extension. Together they form one of the youngest and most competitive pairings on the grid, which usually means close, exciting fights inside the same team.

Mercedes engine in the McLaren F1 2027 car

A customer deal that works for McLaren F1 2027

McLaren uses Mercedes power in 2027, sharing the same engine family as the works Mercedes, Alpine and Williams. Being a customer does not stop the team from winning: it was constructors' champion in both 2024 and 2025.

What the engine means when you watch McLaren F1

Because four teams share one engine supplier, you can compare how different chassis and aerodynamic concepts use the same power. It is a fun angle for fans at the track, especially in long straights and tight corners alike. For an overview of every partnership, see F1 teams 2027.

Woking base and McLaren F1 history

The official entry name is McLaren Mastercard F1 Team and the headquarters are in Woking, England. The team has raced since 1966 and has won 10 constructors' titles, which puts it among the most decorated names in the sport alongside Ferrari and Williams. The team's recent run of back-to-back constructors' titles and a drivers' title for Norris has brought a new wave of fans.

At British races in particular, expect plenty of papaya clothing in the grandstands and a very friendly crowd.

Where to watch McLaren F1 2027 on the calendar

McLaren races at all 24 rounds of the F1 2027 calendar, starting with pre-season testing in Bahrain on 24 to 27 February and the Grand Prix there on 14 March. Two events are natural picks for supporters: the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on 4 April, where Piastri will have a vocal home crowd, and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 4 July, a short journey from Woking for many fans.

If you want to compare these weekends with other series, the Motorsport calendar 2027 lays them out in date order. Detailed session times for 2027 are not out yet, and organisers normally publish them a few weeks before each race.

McLaren F1 2027 tickets and practical advice

Book as early as you can for the races you want. General admission is the flexible choice, grandstands give you a set view and hospitality provides food and lounges. The Tickets button on each race page shows the categories offered by our partner sellers at that moment.

Our Motorsport travel guides 2027 help with transport, areas to stay and what to bring, and the F1 and motorsport tickets 2027 page answers questions on delivery and resale. If you only have time for one trip, pick the circuit that matches your budget first and your favourite driver second. Return to Motorsport 2027 any time.