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Andrea Stella believes Red Bull’s relative lack of pace during qualifying for F1 Mexico City GP was a blip rather than a worrying trend.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes Red Bull’s qualifying performance in the Mexico City Grand Prix was an anomaly, not a pattern. Despite Red Bull’s recent dominance, Lando Norris secured pole position for the race, with Max Verstappen starting in fifth place. Stella attributes McLaren’s success to the cooling efficiency and unique characteristics of the circuit. He cautions against judging car performance based on the Mexico GP due to potential cooling implications affecting aerodynamic efficiency. Stella expressed confidence in McLaren’s momentum but remains wary of Red Bull’s speed and Verstappen’s threat in the title race.
