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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has lavished praise on the role that he believes Lando Norris had in team-mate Oscar Piastri‘s win in the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Piastri’s enduring struggles with his teres saw him drop back to six seconds behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in the opening stint and allowed Sergio Perez to close […]
Piastri faced challenges with his teres, falling six seconds behind Leclerc and allowing Perez to close in, prompting Red Bull to try an undercut on Lap 14. McLaren, however, chose not to respond, leading to the threat of Piastri dropping behind Perez until Norris interrupted Perez’s progress. Norris’ disruption proved crucial as Piastri managed to overtake Leclerc on Lap 20, securing the lead and ultimately winning the race. McLaren’s decision not to cover Red Bull’s move was risky but paid off, leading to Piastri’s second F1 win and Norris climbing to fourth place. The victory propelled McLaren ahead of Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship, marking their first time leading since 2014, due to the team’s collective effort and progress from last season. Stella emphasized the importance of teamwork and unity, acknowledging the support from shareholders, partners, and fans in achieving their current success.
