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McLaren boss Andrea Stella said another set of botched starts for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix represented “a significant missed opportunity” for the team. Norris and Piastri, starting first and third at Zandvoort on Sunday, endured sluggish getaways at lights out, slipping behind Max Verstappen and George Russell […]
Norris and Piastri had a challenging start at Zandvoort, falling behind Verstappen and Russell. Despite this, Norris managed to overtake Verstappen on Lap 18 and secure a commanding victory. Piastri struggled with traffic throughout the race, missing out on a podium finish. McLaren believed a one-two finish was possible, with Stella mentioning a missed opportunity. The team acknowledges the need for improvement in various aspects, including starts and overall performance. The importance of a strong start in Formula 1 races was highlighted, with McLaren analyzing ways to enhance their launch procedures and team optimizations.
