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Andrea Stella reveals how lessons from Ferrari’s F1 golden era shaped his leadership at McLaren and why he originally turned down the role.
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Andrea Stella’s McLaren leadership: How Ferrari’s culture shaped a modern F1 rebuild

In a recent episode of F1 Beyond the Grid podcast, Andrea Stella reflected on his journey, offering insights into how leadership evolves under the intensity of Formula 1 and how he guides decisions today at McLaren. Learning from Ferrari’s Golden Era When Andrea Stella joined Ferrari in 2000 as an engineer, he stepped into one…

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The 2025 Macau GP FR Qualifying 2 session saw Théophile Naël claim pole position ahead of Freddie Slater. See the full report here.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 2 | Naël takes Pole ahead of Slater after tight Qualifying battle

Qualifying 2 of the 2025 Macau FIA FR World Cup saw Théophile Naël secure pole position in a heavily red flagged session. His final flying lap proved decisive, giving him clear track space and enough pace to beat out the rest of the field as the clock expired. Earlier on Friday, Freddie Slater topped the…

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FP2 at the 2025 FR Macau event saw Freddie Slater go fastest in a session heavily disrupted by red flags and limited track time.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | FP2 | Red flags limit running as Slater ends Free Practice on top

Day 2 of the 2025 Macau GP FR World Cup kicked off with FP2. On Thursday, Taito Kato set the pace in FP1 ahead of Freddie Slater, but the British driver hit back strongly later in the day by topping the opening Qualifying 1 session. The weekend features an array of 27 competitive young drivers…

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Trident’s Freddie Slater is eager to hit the ground running as preparations ramp up for the 2026 F3 season.
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Slater aiming for 2026 F3 Championship title in rookie season with Trident

After securing the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine only a week ago, Freddie Slater already has his eyes set on being the 2026 Formula 3 (F3) Champion with Trident. Joining Trident The British driver joins the grid with an impressive record in single seater racing, and is ready to hit the ground running…

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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have urged unity within Ferrari following John Elkann’s post-São Paulo GP comments.
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Leclerc and Hamilton call for Ferrari F1 unity after Elkann comments post-São Paulo GP

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc took to Instagram after the F1 São Paulo GP, following criticism directed at the pair by Ferrari President John Elkann. Elkann’s comments Speaking to Sky Italia at an event in Milan, Elkann praised Ferrari’s Endurance team for winning both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles in the WEC, noting that…

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Andrea Stella reflects on lessons from 2007 at the F1 São Paulo GP, stressing the importance of team unity between Norris and Piastri.
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“Make sure the winner drives a papaya car”: Stella sets clear rules for McLaren title fight at the F1 São Paulo GP

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella offered rare insight into the pressures, lessons, and motivations shaping the team’s title fight, speaking during Friday’s press conference at the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix (GP). Stella began by acknowledging the unique challenges the Interlagos circuit presents, unpredictable weather, dramatic racing, and the constant demand for adaptability. “The challenge…

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Cian Shields will continue with AIX Racing for his 2026 F2 season, expressing confidence and excitement about building on his rookie year.
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“Looking forward to it”: Shields reflects on AIX Racing return for 2026 F2 season

Cian Shields’ decision to return to F2 with AIX Racing in 2026 was a “no-brainer,” marking his second consecutive season with the team following his rookie campaign in 2025. Shields re-signed with AIX Racing at the start of October, reaffirming his commitment to the team that supported his step up to F2. While Shields admits…

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Maya Weug ended the F1 Academy Bahrain in-season test on a high, leading the final sessions as teams wrapped up three productive days.
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Weug finishes on top as F1 Academy concludes Bahrain in-season testing

Maya Weug capped off the final day of in-season testing for F1 Academy at the Bahrain International Circuit by going six-for-six, topping the timesheets once again with the fastest overall lap. The Ferrari driver remained a consistent front-runner across all three days, setting a 2:04.150 in the morning session, six tenths ahead of her teammate…

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