JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 20: 2026 World Driver Champion Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Andrea Stella, Team Principal of McLaren celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 20, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)
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Andrea Stella maps out Lando Norris’ transformation from a promised prodigy to a F1 World Champion

Lando Norris clinched the 2025 championship by just 2 points, making him the 35th F1 Drivers’ World Champion. The Brit was just a 19-year-old driver when he joined the grid in 2019 with McLaren F1 was touted to be a kid with immense potential. He stayed with the Woking outfit through their hills and valleys…

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Following a 2-3 finish to seal the Drivers' World Championship for Lando Norris at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reflected on an intriguing race that was won by Max Verstappen in a print media session.
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McLaren boss Stella on Verstappen not playing games and split tyre strategy in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Following a 2-3 finish to seal the Drivers’ World Championship for Lando Norris at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reflected on an intriguing race that was won by Max Verstappen in a print media session. Speaking in the post-qualifying press conference, Max Verstappen hinted he would not be pulling out…

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Stella discusses Tsunoda’s tow for Verstappen in Qualifying, Norris’ race approach, and the strategic outlook for the F1 Abu Dhabi GP.
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“It’s an advantage”: Stella on McLaren’s position heading into the F1 Abu Dhabi GP

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella remained calm and composed as he analysed the key strategic moments of the F1 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying, including the tow Yuki Tsunoda provided team mate Max Verstappen in Q3 and the implications for Sunday’s race. With one McLaren on the front row and another on the second, Stella believes…

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McLaren are backing both drivers at the Abu Dhabi GP
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Andrea Stella on backing both McLaren drivers in championship fight at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Andrea Stella has spoken after the F1 Qatar GP, stating that he will continue to support both drivers, as the championship showdown heads into Abu Dhabi. There was disappointment for McLaren at the F1 Qatar GP. The weekend provided the opportunity for Lando Norris to win his first World Championship. However, things didn’t go to…

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McLaren Racing has announced that 2025 FIA F2 Champion Fornaroli and Verschoor will join the Driver Development Programme.
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McLaren F1 announces Fornaroli and Verschoor joining Driver Development Programme

The McLaren F1 Team have announced that 2025 FIA Formula 2 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli and multiple-time race winner Richard Verschoor have joined their Driver Development Programme. Championship success in back-to-back seasons Fornaroli arrives at McLaren following a remarkable weekend in Lusail, where he secured the F2 title with one round remaining. The Italian built his…

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William's driver Alex Albon discusses Andrea Stella's comments surrounding lesser penalties ahead of the F1 Qatar GP.
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“Rules are rules”: Albon on Stella’s comments calling for lesser penalties for plank wear ahead of F1 Qatar GP

Williams driver Alex Albon has spoken on McLaren Team Principal, Andrea Stella’s comments about lesser penalties for “minor and accidental technical infringments” that don’t improve a cars performance ahead of the F1 Qatar GP. Albon disagrees with Stella. Stating that everyone has to factor in limits and, “you have to take the safe approach” on…

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Andrea Stella explains McLaren’s unexpected rear skid wear and porpoising issues at the Las Vegas GP, ahead of the F1 Qatar GP.
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Stella reflects on Las Vegas disqualification ahead of F1 Qatar GP

Following what should have been a good pair of results at the F1 Las Vegas GP for McLaren, Team Principal Andrea Stella has opened up about the unexpected plank wear issues that ultimately lead to the teams disqualification from the race. An unexpected surge in porpoising (vertical oscillations that repeatedly slammed the cars into the…

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FIA admits “weakness” in F1 power unit cost cap rules following Red Bull/McLaren feud

Red Bull changed Max Verstappen’s PU following a difficult qualifying at the F1 São Paulo GP a fortnight ago, exceeding their allocation for the season. As Verstappen was already due a pit lane start due to the team breaking parc fermé to heavily modify the car’s set-up, there wasn’t a tangible sporting penalty for doing…

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With the F1 Championship battle heating up at the Las Vegas GP and the season entering its final stretch, Oscar Piastri faces mounting pressure to reverse McLaren's recent form slump.
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“It’s going to be difficult now to try and win” — Piastri faces championship challenge at F1 Las Vegas GP

With the F1 Championship battle heating up at the Las Vegas GP and the season entering its final stretch, Oscar Piastri faces mounting pressure to reverse McLaren’s recent form slump. Ahead of Las Vegas, the Australian driver discussed the challenges that have plagued his campaign since the summer break and what lies ahead. Understanding the…

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