McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained why the side have taken on a new rotational system for their engineers, which has seen Lando Norris not have the same race engineer for every race. Norris’ race engineer since he joined McLaren in 2019 had been Will Joseph; however, Jose Manuel Lopez has been heard on
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted that the Woking-based team have “urgent work” to carry out, following a mixed performance at the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. The MCL60 appeared to vary in performance considerably depending on the weather conditions, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri having come alive when it was wet. This
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has shed light on the challenges faced by young driver Oscar Piastri during the Hungarian Grand Prix, where the Australian talent showed early promise but ultimately finished in fifth place. Stella revealed that Piastri was unaware of the damage his car had incurred during the race, contributing to his decline
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Lando Norris has told his McLaren team that, despite its recent upgrades, the B McLaren car still has a lot of work to be done to reach Red Bull’s level. Many noted that McLaren’s upgrades have made the car look similar to Red Bull’s from the side. Red Bull principal Christian Horner admitted the resemblance
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In an effort to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of Formula 1, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is stepping up its efforts to catch teams breaching the cost cap. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has expressed his desire for transparency and accountability, while McLaren team principal Andrea Stella emphasises the importance of strong
MoreMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has voiced his concern over the penalty imposed on Lando Norris during the Canadian Grand Prix, suggesting that the British driver may have been used as a precedent. Norris received a five-second penalty for what the stewards deemed “unsportsmanlike behaviour” when he slowed down under the safety car to avoid
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In a dramatic turn of events after the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has expressed his discomfort with the current system that leaves teams responsible for policing their own safety. Stella’s concerns were prompted by the increasingly wobbly rear wing of Esteban Ocon’s Alpine, which raised alarms during the race and highlighted
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has hinted at a possible extension of the outfit’s relationship with Mercedes, after admitting that changing engine partners for the new power unit regulations in 2026 is a “risk”. McLaren’s current deal as a Mercedes customer team is set to run until 2025; however, they’ve recently been linked to a
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McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella has clarified that the recent signing of senior engineer Rob Marshall has no connection to a potential engine deal between McLaren and Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The announcement of Marshall’s arrival in 2024 was perceived as a significant addition to McLaren’s technical department as they aim
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Red Bull Racing is clearly a dominant force in Formula 1, thriving in the new era of regulations, with Max Verstappen claiming four wins and Sergio Perez securing two so far in 2023. As a result of this success, Red Bull has surged ahead in the Constructors’ Standings, establishing a commanding 129-point lead over
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