McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says his team asked the FIA for an explanation for the yellow flag that ruined Lando Norris’ qualifying.
Andrea Stella articles archive
McLaren ‘probably the best team in F1 at the minute’ thanks to Stella – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris says that McLaren team principal Andrea Stella deserves credit for bringing the team to the front of the field in Formula 1.
McLaren will ‘bias support to Norris’ in championship fight with Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella says Lando Norris will receive priority over his team mate as he tries to win the world championship.
McLaren have more belief in title bid after “unexpected” Dutch GP dominance
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Stella says Lando Norris’ Dutch Grand Prix win gives his team more belief they can challenge for the constructors’ championship.
McLaren not prioritising Norris over Piastri in championship fight yet – Stella
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Stella insists McLaren will act with “integrity and fairness” as they consider whether to prioritise Lando Norris.
McLaren reward Stella by extending his contract as team principal
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren have announced a “multi-year” contract extension with team principal Andrea Stella beyond 2024 after the team’s recent success.
Stella “trusted Lando 100%” that he would let Piastri overtake him
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella said he never doubted for a moment that Lando Norris would obey their instructions to let his team mate overtake him.
Norris clash shows stewards were too soft on Verstappen-Hamilton incidents – Stella
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen would not have collided with Lando Norris had he been penalised correctly for past incidents with Lewis Hamilton, says Andrea Stella.
McLaren were “ready to battle” stewards over Norris pole lap deletion
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella says that his team were prepared to challenge the stewards had Lando Norris lost his sprint pole lap.
Unsung heroes: Four stars not in cars from the 2023 Formula 1 season
Round Table
Posted onRaceFans’ writers name the four personalities outside of the cockpit who have impressed us most during the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Piastri’s rapid learning key to his “exceptional” rookie season – Stella
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella said Oscar Piastri has performed well above the team’s expectations in his first season driving for them.
McLaren’s focus on car performance led to tactical error in qualifying
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren say they got their qualifying tactics wrong because they were preoccupied with trying to improve their car’s performance in practice.
Hamilton apology shows his ‘qualities as a competitor and person’ – Stella
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton apology shows his ‘qualities’ • F1, FIA given until “mid-October” for Massa response • Point on merit “important” for Alfa Romeo
Stella: Ground effect cars easier to follow, harder to pass at high speed circuits
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella say current Formula 1 cars are naturally more difficult to overtake at high speed circuits.
McLaren now “finding performance quicker” after emulating Red Bull’s design
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren admit their transformative upgrade for the MCL60 was inspired by Red Bull’s RB19 and say they are finding greater gains after following their rivals’ lead.
Mercedes have “$300 million-worth of equipment Williams doesn’t have”
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says they are fighting “with one arm behind our back” compared to the likes of his former outfit Mercedes.
McLaren’s three-race upgrade package will cut “a few tenths” off lap times
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren’s major upgrade package promises to be a “milestone” moment in their difficult season, says team principal Andrea Stella.
McLaren can expect tough weekend in Canada but potentially better days ahead
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella explained why their car performs well in quick corners but not in slow turns – which they will find plenty of in Canada this weekend.
Why McLaren always doubted second-row start in Spain would lead to points finish
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren expected the attributes of the MCL60 which led to its best qualifying position of the year in Spain would work against it in the race.
Why McLaren are “slightly happier” after debut of long-awaited upgrade
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren began 2023 on the back foot with their MCL60, but a new upgrade introduced in Baku may have put them on the right path, says team principal Andrea Stella.