McLaren confirms controversial papaya rules will stay for 2026 F1 season

McLaren has confirmed that its much-discussed “papaya rules” will remain in place for the 2026 Formula 1 season, with team principal Andrea Stella stressing that fairness and equality will continue to power how his drivers go racing.
These rules, which defined how Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri would engage throughout 2025, became a recurring talking point of the year, especially as ...Keep reading