McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella is optimistic that it can fight the Ferraris and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez for a
Despite showing promising pace with the updated MCL38 car, McLaren has been trailing behind Ferrari and Red Bull in crucial moments of the race weekend. Lando Norris made errors in the opening sector, missing out on pole position for the Sprint race, and faced challenges with tire strategies during qualifying. Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri secured the third row of the grid for the main race, with Piastri having fewer upgrades on his car for the weekend. McLaren’s team principal, Stella, remains optimistic about their chances of challenging the cars ahead for a podium finish instead of focusing solely on Mercedes behind them. Despite introducing upgrades, the hot conditions in Miami have posed challenges for McLaren’s 2024 package, but Stella is hopeful for a strong race performance. Stella highlighted the potential impact of the undercut strategy in gaining positions during the race and emphasized the need for tactical tire management.
