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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McLaren Driver Oscar Piastri in F1 Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying.
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Piastri “pretty happy” with P3 in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying after recent struggles

F1 title contender Oscar Piastri was ‘pretty happy’ with his P3 in the Sprint Qualifying for the São Paulo GP. After a recent run of challenging races, Piastri lost the lead in the F1 Drivers’ Championship to teammate Lando Norris. For the São Paulo GP, the young Australian appeared to have regained some form, showing…

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Oscar Piastri Sao Paulo GP 2025
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Piastri reflects on recent struggles ahead of the F1 São Paulo GP

Following recent difficulties, Oscar Piastri heads into the F1 São Paulo GP sitting second in the Drivers’ Championship. Teammate Lando Norris leads with 357 points, just one point ahead of Piastri, who has 356. Behind, Max Verstappen is closing in with 321 points after having had a strong recent run. Championship mentality When asked if…

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Andrea Stella denies that McLaren MCL39 has been the best car throughout the 2025 F1 season
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Andrea Stella denies McLaren have boasted consistently dominant car throughout 2025 F1 season

Team principal Andrea Stella has opened up about how McLaren have delivered a much more successful campaign this year and whether the MCL39 has been the outright best car of the 2025 F1 season. The British team clinched the Constructors’ Championship last season in Abu Dhabi after a prolonged drought of 26 years. However, they…

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Charles Leclerc has talked about the close battle amongst Max Verstappen and the McLaren drivers for the 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship
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Charles Leclerc looking to capitalise on opportunities vs the three 2025 F1 title contenders

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has opened up about taking advantage of the close title fight, the likelihood of Max Verstappen winning the Drivers’ Championship, and which McLaren driver he expects to come out on top with four rounds to go in the 2025 F1 season.  While Lando Norris took the championship lead from McLaren teammate Oscar…

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McLaren explains Oscar Piastri's strategy at the F1 Mexico City GP. Andrea Stella reveals the two-stop was to find "free air".

Stella explains “controlling” two-stop strategy for Piastri at F1 Mexico City GP

Post-race of a strategically complex 2025 F1 Mexico City GP raised questions on the divergent strategies of McLaren; while teammate, Lando Norris, won on an optimal one-stop strategy, Oscar Piastri was moved to a two-stop strategy. He finished P5 in the end. The decision left many wondering why the team didn’t allow Piastri possessing clear…

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Piastri loses his championship lead at the F1 Mexico City GP
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Villeneuve: Piastri has not stepped up to F1 championship battle after losing points lead in Mexico

After the F1 Mexico City GP, Jack Villeneuve addressed Oscar Piastri’s lack of momentum ahead of the final charge for the championship. Oscar Piastri is well and truly in the fight for the 2025 F1 Drivers’ Championship. He has been leading it since the Saudi Arabia GP. However, he has struggled in recent races, which…

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