McLaren's Teammate Challenges
A McLaren insider has shared insights on the team's past, specifically the challenges posed by teammates Montoya and Raikkonen.
McLaren is on track to win both Formula 1 championships for the first time since 1998, thanks to the efforts of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, with credit due to Zak Brown and Andrea Stella for turning the team around.
Under Ron Dennis' leadership, McLaren experienced a period of success with drivers like Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen, and Lewis Hamilton, before he stepped away in 2009.
Hamilton's drivers' championship win in 2008 ended a decade-long wait for a title after Hakkinen's double at the end of the last century.
In an attempt to overcome Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso's dominance, Dennis explored various options in the F1 driver market, including Fisichella, Alonso, Montoya, and Raikkonen.
- Fisichella
- Alonso
- Montoya
- Raikkonen
Author's summary: McLaren's past teammate issues.