P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“The situation would be different if Lando would have not taken responsibility and apologised.”
McLaren F1 team principal Andrea Stella admitted that Lando Norris’ crash in the Canadian Grand Prix could lower his confidence, as he collided with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and ended his race. Stella emphasized Norris’s immediate apology and stated that McLaren fully supports him. The incident, impacting Norris’s championship points, led Stella to mention the importance of Lando’s learning and growth as a driver. Stella clarified that tough conversations will be had, but the team will maintain equality between their drivers. He highlighted that without Lando’s accountability and apology, the situation would have been different and believes this event will ultimately make Norris a stronger driver.
