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Norris couldn’t ask for better F1 team principal than Stella
Andrea Stella, former McLaren executive director, took over the day-to-day running of the F1 squad following the departure of team principal Andreas Seidl. Stella gained recognition for overhauling the McLaren technical structure and leading a successful series of upgrades that improved the performance of the MCL60. McLaren staff appreciate the aspirational precedent set by promoting Stella from within and consider him an effective communicator. Driver Lando Norris believes that Stella is the ideal candidate to lead McLaren and appreciates his contributions to the team’s success. Under Stella’s leadership, McLaren has made high-profile signings and implemented measures to enhance performance, such as the construction of an on-site wind tunnel. These improvements are crucial in convincing Norris to sign a new contract, as he is currently due to expire at the end of 2025.
