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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that the team’s drivers have accepted split strategies will remain a “variable” going into F1’s Dutch GP.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has confirmed that the team’s drivers will continue with split strategies for the Dutch Grand Prix in Formula 1. The drivers understand that different approaches can be necessary due to tire choices, pit stops, and race scenarios. Stella mentioned that Lando Norris’s one-stop strategy in Hungary, which resulted in a win, has influenced their decision to maintain split strategies for the rest of the season. The controlled flexibility in McLaren’s approach allows for exploration of different options without breaking any rules. Stella also highlighted that managing Piastri’s disappointment after Hungary did not impact the drivers’ acceptance of split strategies.
