McLaren boss Andrea Stella has stressed that the team’s primary focus is on refining its processes, rather than fixating on results, as the key to their Formula 1 resurgence. Stella’s appointment in late 2022 has sparked a transformation, with McLaren consistently challenging at the front since last summer. While the team acknowledges its significant progress, Stella warns against becoming too results-oriented, emphasizing that the focus on the process will be crucial in their pursuit of challenging for podiums and the championship title.
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has conceded that his team is still not in a position to win Formula 1 races solely on outright performance, but has revealed that upgrades will arrive in the next rounds to help them challenge for victories.
Oscar Piastri was left stunned by Mercedes’ blistering pace at the Canadian Grand Prix, as the Silver Arrows surged past the McLaren driver in the final laps to claim a podium finish. The Australian rookie candidly revealed that he had no answer for the sheer speed of the reawakened Mercedes cars.
McLaren’s rapid progress in Formula 1 continues as they solidify their position as podium challengers this season, marking a significant turnaround since the drastic management overhaul last March. The Woking-based outfit’s technical director, James Key, departed following a dismal start to the 2023 campaign, but the team’s fortunes have changed dramatically since then.
In a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix, Lando Norris fought his way to the front of the pack, temporarily passing Formula 1 standings leader Max Verstappen and polesitter George Russell. However, a strategic decision not to immediately respond to the first safety car saw Norris miss out on his second win of the season. McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella reflects on the team’s performance and the factors that contributed to the result.
In the aftermath of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren’s Racing Director, Andrea Stella, has shed light on the subtle indicators that led him to suspect Mercedes would pose a significant threat at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Despite Mercedes’ lackluster performance in the opening eight races, Stella remained convinced that the German marque would eventually break into the top three, and his intuition was vindicated as George Russell clinched pole position and a podium finish.
Oscar Piastri narrowly missed out on a podium finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, ultimately settling for fifth place on the Formula 1 calendar. The McLaren driver found himself in a fierce battle with the Mercedes duo, but was unable to hold them off as they displayed their aggressive pursuit of a top-three finish.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes McLaren missed a golden opportunity to win the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, citing the team’s decision to switch to slick tyres one lap too late as the turning point. Lando Norris had built a substantial lead, but ultimately lost out to Max Verstappen after the critical tyre change.
Lando Norris was leading the Formula 1 race but a tactical blunder by his team relegated him to third place, leaving the young British driver frustrated with the missed opportunity for his first win.
Red Bull’s Christian Horner dismisses Mercedes’ claims of a ‘downgrade’ to their Formula 1 car, as the top teams fight for supremacy in the current season. With Ferrari and McLaren closing in, the rivalry at the front of the grid is intensifying.