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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has excluded Lewis Hamilton from the three Formula 1 drivers he would consider to have
Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in Formula 1 history, with seven World Championships, 103 victories, and 104 pole positions. Despite Mercedes’ difficulties in 2023, Hamilton performed well and finished behind the dominant Red Bull drivers. However, former Ferrari race engineer and current McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Fernando Alonso are the top three drivers in F1. Stella sees similarities between Norris and Alonso in terms of their skill and potential. McLaren had a positive season, finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship and achieving pleasing results. Stella acknowledges that Red Bull, led by Verstappen, is a strong team and believes McLaren should focus on their own progress rather than trying to compete directly with them.
