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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella revealed a “combination of factors” contributed to a dominant display by Lando Norris in qualifying for F1’s Austrian GP.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella explained that various factors contributed to Lando Norris’ dominant performance in qualifying for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Norris set a stunning pole position, distancing himself by five tenths from Charles Leclerc.
Oscar Piastri, with a chance for a front row lockout, was affected by a brief yellow flag on his final run, missing the opportunity. Stella highlighted three main reasons for Norris’ impressive display, including track characteristics favoring their car and recent upgrades enhancing performance.
Stella also credited Norris’ skill in Austria and new aerodynamic updates for the MCL39’s superior performance. These upgrades were the result of extensive work by McLaren’s aerodynamic team, further enhancing the car’s competitiveness. Stella noted that these factors were crucial in securing pole position, highlighting the team’s collective effort in delivering upgrades trackside.
