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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has claimed the leading element behind the huge gap between its drivers in F1’s Mexico City GP was the track conditions.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella attributes the significant performance gap between the team’s drivers in the Mexico City Grand Prix to track conditions. Lando Norris dominated the weekend, securing pole position and maintaining a strong lead throughout the race. On the other hand, Oscar Piastri faced challenges and lost his championship lead to Norris. Stella pointed out that Piastri struggles to unlock pace on low-grip tracks, where Norris excels, widening the performance margin. Despite Piastri’s fifth-place finish, Stella believes both drivers have reasons to be confident heading into the final races and the team has gained valuable insights on maximizing car performance.
