P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella believes that it was possible a one-stop and with it the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix victory, could have been achieved with Oscar Piastri at Monza. Piastri stole a march on his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris on the opening lap of Sunday’s Italian GP, taking the lead at the Variante […]
Piastri overtook his McLaren teammate Lando Norris on the first lap of the Italian GP, securing the lead at the Variante Della Roggia chicane. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc followed suit, grabbing second place from Norris and opting for a one-stop strategy to gain track position. While Piastri, on a two-stop strategy, believed it was the right decision due to tire concerns, McLaren’s Stella questioned if they should have followed Leclerc’s approach. Ultimately, despite McLaren’s front row lockout, Stella noted that Ferrari was equally competitive throughout the weekend, challenging the assumption of McLaren’s dominance at Monza. Leclerc’s pace and strategic decisions kept Ferrari in the mix, showcasing a tight competition between the teams.
