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McLaren boss Andrea Stella pointed to a sudden shift in wind conditions and a cautious approach from both drivers as key reasons the team missed out on pole position for the F1 Hungarian GP.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella attributed the team’s missed pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix to sudden wind shifts and cautious driving from their drivers.
Despite dominating Friday’s practice sessions, McLaren struggled in the changing conditions during the qualifying session, allowing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to claim pole position.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris showed strong performance throughout the weekend but were unable to match Leclerc’s pace in the crucial moments of qualifying.
Stella highlighted the significant change in weather conditions during Q3 as a key factor in their outcome, causing a noticeable slowdown for McLaren.
He emphasized the differing approaches between McLaren’s cautious mindset and Leclerc’s aggressive driving style as crucial elements in determining the qualifying result.
Stella acknowledged the impact of track and ambient temperatures but stressed that the unpredictable wind played a more significant role in McLaren’s performance.
