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As the Formula 1 circus rolled into Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of the summer break, the effects of McLaren’s team orders a week prior at the Hungaroring lingered with Team Principal Andrea Stella explaining he felt Lando Norris’ delayed swapping of positions with Oscar Piastri represented “a missed opportunity.” Protecting a one-two […]
During the Hungarian GP, McLaren executed a strategic pit stop for Lando Norris, enabling him to undercut the race leader Oscar Piastri and temporarily take the lead. There was a plan to swap positions later on to ensure Piastri regains his lead on track, which eventually happened, albeit with only two laps remaining and after some deliberation between Norris and his Race Engineer. Reflecting on the race, McLaren’s Team Principal Stella acknowledged that an earlier swap could have given Norris a better chance at winning. Despite this missed opportunity, Stella commended Norris for handling the situation with composure post-race and showing respect for Piastri’s victory. Moving forward, McLaren aims to learn from the experience and improve their pre-race planning to avoid unforeseen circumstances like the one encountered in Hungary. Stella emphasized the importance of continuous improvement within the team and highlighted the value of learning from challenging situations for future growth and development.
