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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Max Verstappen delivered one of the best wins of his career in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but defended his own team’s calls that limited it to six…
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised Max Verstappen for his exceptional victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, commending his impressive performance from 17th on the grid to first place. Stella defended McLaren’s strategic decisions that limited the team to sixth and eighth positions, emphasizing the challenge of racing in wet conditions where the McLaren lacked raw pace. Despite Lando Norris starting from pole position, he slipped to sixth due to both Verstappen’s exceptional drive and the challenging weather conditions. Stella acknowledged the outstanding results of both Verstappen and the Alpine team for their double podium finish in a race filled with various incidents and challenges. He highlighted the importance of reevaluating McLaren’s performance on intermediate tires to improve competitiveness in similar conditions in the future.
