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Lando Norris heaped self-criticism on himself after the Spanish Grand Prix, something McLaren boss Andrea Stella does not agree with.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella defended Lando Norris’s performance after he criticized himself following the Spanish Grand Prix. Norris dropped from pole position to third at Turn 1 due to George Russell and Max Verstappen utilizing the slipstream effectively. Despite finishing second, Norris believed he could have won the race. Stella praised Norris’s start and decision-making at Turn 1, noting the fine margins in racing. Stella appreciates Norris’s self-critical mindset and determination to hunt down Verstappen, viewing it as a positive sign. Overall, Stella emphasized the importance of focusing on controllable variables and staying competitive in Formula 1.