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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has talked of his motivation for F1 success, partly driven by a longstanding record set by Ferrari over 20 years ago.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella is motivated for Formula 1 success, inspired by Ferrari’s record over 20 years ago. The team’s strong performance in 2024 continued into 2025, with wins in all but two rounds, led by Piastri and Norris. Stella’s Ferrari background, working with legends like Schumacher, fuels his ambition for McLaren.
Stella reminisces about Ferrari’s dominance in the mid-2000s, particularly the successful 2004 season. McLaren now aims to emulate such success, but Stella acknowledges the hard work needed. The team’s history of dominance in the late 80s and 90s, plus a strong Mercedes powertrain for 2026, could set them up for more success. The MCL40, under chief designer Rob Marshall, has the potential to lead McLaren to the top of the field again, echoing past glories. Time will tell if McLaren can achieve the heights Stella admires from his Ferrari days.
