The real step that ended McLaren's F1 nightmare
McLaren's recent history in Formula 1 has been disastrous. But in 2019, it finally showed significant signs of recovery - a major step towards getting the team back to the front of the grand prix racing grid
McLaren's nightmare finally came to an end in 2019. Its comfortable fourth place in the constructors' championship represented the best-possible result considering where the team was coming from.
New driver line-up Carlos Sainz Jr and Lando Norris excelled and the green shoots of recovery were clear for all to see.
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