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McLaren’s Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella reckons Oscar Piastri has gone “a long way forward” in developing his race management
The Italian praised Piastri’s progress in tyre management, a weakness during the Australian’s rookie F1 season. Stella commended Piastri and Norris for their performance at the Australian Grand Prix, emphasizing Piastri’s improvement despite high tyre graining. The Formula 2 champion’s tyre management skills in Australia signaled a significant advancement compared to his rookie year. Stella acknowledged Piastri’s awareness of his vulnerabilities before race weekends and his proactive approach to addressing them. McLaren’s team orders during the Australian Grand Prix aimed to prevent potential risks and secure Norris’ position ahead of Piastri. McLaren’s strong start in 2024 contrasts with their challenging 2023 season where they only accumulated 12 points.
