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McLaren boss Andrea Stella admitted that problems with the car’s “nervousness at low speed” inspired Oscar Piastri’s struggles at the F1 Monaco GP.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledged the car’s “nervousness in low speed” as a factor in Oscar Piastri’s challenges at the Monaco Grand Prix. Piastri finished third behind Lando Norris, struggling to match his pace throughout the weekend. Piastri cited difficulties in optimizing his car’s balance and qualified outside the top three unusually. Stella explained that Piastri faced instability in lower cornering speeds, impacting his consistency compared to Norris. Despite the subdued performance, McLaren did not believe there were ample chances to capitalize on the two-stop rule to overcome Charles Leclerc. Stella emphasized the importance of consistency in championship races and analyzed Piastri’s performance for areas of improvement.
