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McLaren boss Andrea Stella was surprised by one crucial aspect of Red Bull in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix defeat.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella expressed surprise at being defeated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, despite starting from pole position the victory was stolen by Verstappen at Turn 1. Verstappen led the race and set the fastest lap to secure Red Bull’s win on their 400th grand prix start, the second team after Williams in 2001. McLaren expected to perform well at Imola due to track layout and weather conditions, reminiscent of Miami where they dominated. However, Verstappen showed superior race pace, pulling away from the field and securing the win. Stella acknowledged the positive impact of Red Bull’s upgrades, expressing surprise at their pace, and giving credit to Max and Red Bull for their remarkable performance. Despite their efforts to chase Verstappen, McLaren lacked the race pace to beat him after losing the lead in the first corner.
