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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has expressed that he is “not too worried” about the potential tactics Max Verstappen could use in F1’s Abu Dhabi GP.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella is not too worried about Max Verstappen’s potential tactics for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will start from second and third place respectively.
Verstappen, on pole, must win to have a realistic chance at the title, while Norris only needs third to seal it.
Stella is aware of Red Bull’s team tactics in qualifying, but believes Max’s pole position was deserved.
He believes Lando will take a cautious approach on the opening lap to avoid potential incidents in Corner 1.
Stella sees having both McLarens at the front as an advantage, as it offers more strategic options and reduces vulnerability to attacks.
Overall, he expects interesting racing within the boundaries of sportsmanship and fairness.
