McLaren Reveals Norris DNF Cause at Dutch GP; Cadillac Confirms Colton Herta as Test Driver

McLaren Identifies Chassis Issue for Lando Norris' Dutch GP Retirement

Why it matters: McLaren's investigation reveals the true cause of Lando Norris's DNF at the Dutch Grand Prix, clarifying the team's valuable points loss and addressing initial speculations. The details:

• Norris was forced to retire in the final stages of the Dutch Grand Prix, where he was running strong behind teammate Oscar Piastri.
• Team principal Andrea Stella initially pointed to a specific direction but awaited factory investigation.
• GPblog can now confirm that the issue was not engine-related, as many had suspected.
• Instead, an unspecified problem on the chassis side led to Norris's retirement. The exact nature of the defect remains unclear.

Cadillac Names Colton Herta as Test Driver for F1 Debut

The big picture: Cadillac, set to join F1 as the 11th team next year, continues to build its driver lineup, adding a promising talent to its roster alongside established names. What's new:

• Colton Herta, a prominent IndyCar driver, has officially joined the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as a test driver for their debut 2025 season.
• Herta will no longer compete in IndyCar.
• He joins full-time drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, previously announced by the team.
• Herta expressed his excitement, calling it a “dream opportunity” and a “huge step” towards his goal of racing in Formula 1. What's next: Cadillac continues to prepare for its entry, with Herta's role crucial in the development of their new F1 car.