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Andrea Stella details how strong the slipstream was at Monza and identifies the weaknesses McLaren can work on after the 2026 F1 Italian GP
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Stella discusses the impact of slipstream at Monza and areas McLaren must improve on after 2026 F1 Italian GP

Senjuti Jash07 mins

Team Principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts on how McLaren’s overall execution of the 2026 Italian GP was, the challenges of energy management, the impact of the powerful slipstream at Monza, the set-up changes they made, and their current weaknesses after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came home in P4 and P5, respectively, on Sunday….

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On a Sunday with team tactics or a lack of them in some cases, McLaren boss Andrea Stella reviewed the closing laps in the 2026 F1 Italian GP.
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Stella explains McLaren letting Norris and Piastri fight in closing stages of 2026 F1 Italian GP

James O'Connor06 mins

On a Sunday with team tactics or a lack of them in some cases, McLaren boss Andrea Stella reviewed the closing laps in the 2026 F1 Italian GP between his drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Starting P6 after a grid penalty for blocking Lawson (Piastri) and P8 (Norris), the McLaren duo found themselves in…

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 15: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren arrives on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 15, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by James Sutton/LAT Images) Stella responds to Mercedes's latest claims
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McLaren’s Andrea Stella casts doubt over Mercedes’ lack of funds claim

Shermaine Wong03 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella shared his insights on Mercedes‘ latest claims that they do not have sufficient funds to bring many more upgrades to their 2026 challenger. At the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched his second consecutive race win of the 2026 season, once again beating both Mercedes drivers to the…

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Andrea Stella praises Lando Norris’s growing confidence and assertiveness after his 2026 F1 Dutch GP victory with McLaren
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Stella: Norris driving “at the level of a World Champion” as confidence continues to grow in F1

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris continues to improve as a driver, praising the reigning Formula 1 (F1) World Champion’s growing confidence and assertiveness following his victory at the 2026 Dutch GP. Norris secured pole position for Sunday’s race at Zandvoort after finishing third in the Sprint. He initially retained the lead before…

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on the development of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri under the 2026 regulations and praised Leonardo Fornaroli's growing role for the team.
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Stella hails McLaren driver unity and Fornaroli progress heading into second half of 2026 F1 season

Valeria Penachi04 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has reflected on the first half of the 2026 F1 season, praising the way Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have responded to the demands of the new regulatory era. He also highlighted the continued growth of Reserve and Development Driver Leonardo Fornaroli. Speaking during the summer break, Stella offered an…

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After the F1 2026 Hungarian GP, McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts on what helped Norris claim his first win as world champion.
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Stella reflects on Norris’ and Piastri’s growth during first half of 2026 F1 season

Chiara Perin03 mins

After the F1 2026 Hungarian GP, McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts on what helped Lando Norris claim his first win as world champion. The last race before the mid-season break was a chaotic one. Particularly in the McLaren garage, the team dealt with polar-opposite stories after Sunday. Norris had qualified P1 and…

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