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McLaren has admitted that its ascent to becoming a championship contender in F1 has compelled the team to adapt its race weekend schedule.
The Woking-based squad, McLaren, has shown strong performance with three victories in four races, leading comfortably with a 40-point advantage in the Constructors’ Championship heading into the autumn break. McLaren’s increased competitiveness post-summer break has raised hopes of Lando Norris catching Max Verstappen for a title double. Despite Verstappen holding a 52-point lead, Norris closed the gap with a dominant win in Singapore. The team revealed a focus on Norris’s title bid after an incident involving his teammate Oscar Piastri at Monza. McLaren is adjusting to the higher-pressure position with more pre-race discussions and strategic considerations as they adapt to competing at the front. Despite previous strategic errors, team boss Andrea Stella is proud of how McLaren has learned from setbacks and remained constructive in their approach, aiming for continuous growth and improvement. Stella emphasized that McLaren’s focus is not on past missed opportunities but on staying united and growing, regardless of the outcome in the intense title battle.
