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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has urged Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to “minimise trouble” at the start of the F1 Belgian GP.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has advised Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to be cautious at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix, aiming to avoid any trouble.
Emphasizing the significance of a clean opening lap at the challenging Spa-Francorchamps circuit, McLaren is focused on setting a strong foundation for a successful race.
Following Norris securing pole position and teammate Piastri taking pole for the Sprint, McLaren is poised for a front-row lockout on race day.
With Norris eyeing a third consecutive win to claim the championship lead and Piastri seeking his first victory since Spain, Stella highlighted the upcoming challenges, including expected wet weather.
Stella also recognized the threat from Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari, stressing the need for McLaren’s drivers to balance attention between the front and rear.
Adjusting to potential wet conditions, McLaren made rear wing changes for improved grip in qualifying, although this could make them susceptible to Leclerc’s speed advantage in the race.
Despite the trade-off in top speed, Stella expressed confidence in Norris’s ability to maneuver with enough pace to overtake competitors like Leclerc if needed.
