McLaren’s motorhome is temporarily out of service due to a minor fire caused by an electrical malfunction during the race weekend in Barcelona. The British team’s headquarters was promptly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. McLaren had hoped to borrow a replacement motorhome from Red Bull in Austria, but the champions declined to assist their rivals in this instance.
An unfortunate fire has rendered McLaren’s motorhome unusable. The timing of the incident is particularly inconvenient for the team from Woking, as Formula 1 is in the midst of the season’s first triple header. This weekend, the Austrian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place. The event will be held at the Red Bull Ring, home of the eponymous champions. McLaren had hoped to borrow a motorhome from Red Bull for the occasion. Regrettably, Max Verstappen’s team was unable to provide assistance.
“McLaren did ask us for temporary accommodation,” revealed Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. “Unfortunately, we were unable to help. Our facilities are currently being used for the MotoGP.” It remains unknown where the British team will stay.
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella expressed gratitude to the other teams for their assistance during the fire. “I would like to highlight the solidarity and helpfulness of the other teams, Formula 1, and the FIA,” he said. “We are very impressed with the sense of community within the sport.”
