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McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes the soaring temperatures at COTA could give McLaren an edge in the F1 US GP Sprint.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes that the high temperatures at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) could benefit the team in the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Sprint race.
Although McLaren missed out on a front row lock-out due to Max Verstappen’s late lap, they are optimistic about their chances in the race, especially with the hot weather potentially playing to their advantage.
Stella noted that the extreme temperatures in Austin could lead to high tyre degradation, which might give McLaren an edge over Verstappen and other competitors.
Despite acknowledging Red Bull’s improvements, Stella expressed confidence in McLaren’s overall competitiveness and race pace, expecting a more entertaining and variable race due to potential tire behavior.
While McLaren has faced challenges with one-lap pace during qualifying sessions this year, Stella remains hopeful that their performance in the race, coupled with the weather conditions, can give drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri a competitive edge.
