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McLaren endured a difficult outing at the Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend as Lando Norris lost crucial ground to Max Verstappen in the drivers’ championship.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella addressed several elements for the team to evaluate after a tough round in São Paulo, where Lando Norris finished sixth and Max Verstappen showcased an impressive performance from 17th to victory. Norris lost positions after pitting under a virtual safety car and spinning off-track during a later safety car restart. Stella acknowledged the team’s responsibility for certain shortcomings during the weekend, despite the drivers’ individual mistakes. With treacherous conditions at the São Paulo race, McLaren focused on ensuring both cars finished the race to maintain their lead over Ferrari in the constructors’ championship pursuit. Stella emphasized the importance of avoiding race-ending problems and praised both drivers for achieving that objective in challenging circumstances.
