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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has admitted the Mexico City Grand Prix has given the team reassurance in the F1 title battle, despite Max Verstappen closing in.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has acknowledged the Mexico City Grand Prix provided the team with reassurance in the Formula 1 title battle despite Max Verstappen’s advancements. Lando Norris broke the Woking-based squad’s four-race winless streak by dominating at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Norris reclaimed the top spot in the Drivers’ Championship while teammate Oscar Piastri struggled and settled for fifth position. Despite Verstappen closing in and reducing the gap to the championship lead, Norris demonstrated McLaren’s competitiveness, calming fears of Red Bull’s resurgence inspiring anxiety. Stella emphasized the importance of the team’s ability to win and dominate races, boosting confidence for the final part of the season. Additionally, he highlighted the learning experience gained by Piastri and remained cautious about Red Bull’s performance given the specific cooling challenges in Mexico.
