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Andrea Stella has talked about the close championship battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris after 1-2 finish at F1 Belgian GP

Andrea Stella discusses championship battle between Piastri and Norris after 1-2 finish at F1 Belgian GP

Senjuti Jash4 days ago4 days ago013 mins

Team principal Andrea Stella has shared his insights into the championship battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, the performance of the Australian, and the significance of the overall results following McLaren’s sixth 1-2 finish of the season at the rain-delayed F1 Belgian GP. After losing the Sprint win to Max Verstappen, the McLaren duo…

Piastri passes Norris for the lead of the 2025 Belgian GP as Stella defends Norris' performance

Stella defends Norris after “very difficult” F1 Belgian GP race

Ryan McGahey5 days ago5 days ago07 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella comes to the defence of Lando Norris following a difficult F1 Belgian GP. Former champion Nico Rosberg also shares his opinion on Norris’ Sunday performance. In the wake of an extended rain delay to Sunday’s F1 Belgian GP, Lando Norris led the grid to start. A move just after Raidillon…

McLaren Drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during the F1 Belgian GP

Andrea Stella dismisses idea that battery issue cost Norris lead of the F1 Belgian GP

Rebecca Malitz5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has dismissed the idea that a battery issue was the cause of Lando Norris losing the lead of the F1 Belgian GP to teammate Oscar Piastri. Rain, standing water, and poor visibility delayed the start of the Belgian GP by over an hour. After four laps behind the Safety Car,…

Team principals on the delay of Belgian GP

Safety over spectacle: Team principals back FIA’s cautious F1 Belgian GP call

Louise du Manoir5 days ago5 days ago011 mins

The F1 Belgian GP once again faced the notorious and unpredictable Spa-Francorchamps weather. While both fans and teams have grown used to the circuit’s capricious climate, this year’s race was marked by an unusually long delay that sparked criticism and debate. Some in the paddock argued that the FIA was overly cautious in delaying the…

Oscar Piastri is very pleased to be racing for McLaren ahead of the Belgian GP

Piastri admits Red Bull F1 turbulence makes him grateful for McLaren unity

Louise du Manoir1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

As Formula 1 heads into the unpredictable and high-speed challenge of the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps, the spotlight isn’t just on performance – it’s also on paddock politics and team dynamics. While some top teams are managing internal upheaval and rumours, McLaren stands out for its stability – something Oscar Piastri clearly values. Piastri on…

F2 title contender and McLaren junior Alex Dunne caught the eye of the F1 paddock with his superb run in FP1 at the Austrian GP, including team principal Andrea Stella.

Andrea Stella explains hugely impressive performance by Alex Dunne in FP1 at F1 Austrian GP

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

F2 title contender and McLaren junior Alex Dunne caught the eye of the F1 paddock with his superb run in FP1 at the Austrian GP, including team principal Andrea Stella. As part of the mandatory rookie running all teams must do, the Irish driver took Lando Norris’ car for opening practice. He was the first…

Andrea Stella and the whole McLaren team had the dream result at the F1 British GP. They finsished with a 1-2 for the fifth time this season.

Stella on the mixed feelings of McLaren’s 1-2 at the F1 British GP

Imogen Hayhurst4 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins

Andrea Stella and the whole McLaren team had the dream result at the F1 British GP. They finsished with a 1-2 for the fifth time this season. However, the race was not plain sailing for McLaren after Oscar Piastri was handed a 10-second time penalty for erratic braking behind the safety car. The 10-second time…

Andrea Stella calls Oscar Piastri's 10-second penalty for a Safety Car infringement at the British GP "harsh."

Stella says Piastri’s penalty at F1 British GP was “harsh”

Disha Rawal4 weeks ago4 weeks ago09 mins

McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella spoke about Oscar Piastri’s penalty following the F1 British GP. Piastri significantly decreased his speed from 218kph to 52kph behind the Safety Car. As a result, he received a 10-second penalty and two penalty points to his Super License. Stella said in this print media session he found Piastri’s penalty…

Stella on McLaren’s strategic approach and Norris’ small pace advantage at F1 Austrian GP

Valeria Penachi1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Following McLaren’s one-two finish at the F1 Austrian GP, team principal Andrea Stella faced pointed questions about McLaren’s strategic approach that saw Oscar Piastri finish second behind teammate Lando Norris. The key inquiry centered on whether pitting Piastri immediately after Norris during the first pit window might have given the Australian a better chance at…

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella on the pit wall during F1 Austrian GP.

Stella proud of both McLaren drivers’ respectful battle at F1 Austrian GP

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella praised both of his drivers for how they handled themselves during the F1 Austrian GP. After a difficult Canadian GP—where Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri, though the Australian managed to escape unscathed—the Woking-based team bounced back to claim another one-two finish and their eighth win of the season. Throughout…