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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has downplayed the impact of a battery deployment ‘anomaly’ during the restart of the F1 Belgian GP, insisting it was not a decisive factor in Lando Norris losing out to team-mate Oscar Piastri for the win.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella stated that a battery deployment anomaly during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix restart did not decisively impact Lando Norris losing to Oscar Piastri.
After being overtaken by Piastri on Lap 5 due to FIA’s rolling start decision, Norris experienced battery issues but caught up after the problem was fixed.
Although Norris lost to Piastri, Stella clarified that the battery anomaly did not play a major role in the outcome.
Piastri’s successful move at the start secured his sixth victory of the season and extended his championship lead by 16 points.
Various factors, including strategic errors and a tire gamble, contributed to Norris missing out on a third consecutive victory.
Stella defended Norris, attributing the outcome to tricky conditions and slight errors during the race.
