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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has given an explanation why the team is no longer bringing upgrades in the F1 title fight.
McLaren’s decision not to introduce new upgrades to its F1 car is due to the team reaching a plateau in available advancements, as explained by team principal Andrea Stella. Despite securing the constructors’ championship, McLaren is now in a fierce competition with Max Verstappen for the drivers’ title, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri leading the charge. While Verstappen has benefited from recent upgrades, McLaren has refrained from bringing in fresh parts, leading to Piastri losing ground to Norris, with Verstappen gaining 69 points in the last five races. Stella highlighted the team’s efficiencies and limitations in developing the MCL39 further, noting a difficulty in enhancing an already mature project amidst the complexities of aerodynamics in Formula 1. He emphasized the challenges in continuous improvements, contrasting it with easier developments when faced with specific problems like Red Bull’s balance issues with different aerodynamic setups.
