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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella described the tow advantage Lando Norris briefly gained behind Oscar Piastri in qualifying at the 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix as a “minor episode”.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella described the tow advantage Lando Norris briefly gained behind Oscar Piastri in qualifying at the 2025 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix as a “minor episode”. Piastri secured his fourth pole of the season at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, ahead of his teammate Norris, who briefly held provisional pole with a slipstream behind Piastri. Piastri jokingly called the move ‘cheeky’ but downplayed its significance, deeming it a “coincidence.” Norris and Piastri both dismissed the incident as a strategic move, with Stella also downplaying its impact, considering it a “relatively minor” episode. Stella emphasized the need for managing internal competition between drivers in the pursuit of the championship, acknowledging the challenges it brings. Stella plans to review the incident internally to ensure fair competition and maintain a strong foundation within the McLaren team.
