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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that the team has “hardware” changes in the pipeline for next season amid recurring issues with its F1 pitstops.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has acknowledged the need for “hardware” changes next season to address recurring pitstop issues in Formula 1.
Despite clinching their 10th Constructors’ Championship at the Singapore Grand Prix, the season hasn’t been straightforward for McLaren due to challenges like slow pitstops.
Drivers like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have faced delays during pitstops, raising concerns and prompting the team to look into upgrading their equipment and operations.
Stella emphasized the complexity of pitstops during a Grand Prix and the need to ensure smooth execution, hinting at improvements to be made for the upcoming season.
Although acknowledging the room for enhancement, Stella clarified that the issue didn’t solely lie on one driver’s side and that both Norris and Piastri have had comparable pitstop times throughout the season.
