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Stella defends McLaren F1 team strategy in “complex” Japanese GP
During the race, Norris started third and pitted early, finishing fifth behind Sainz and Leclerc, who moved up from eighth using a one-stop strategy. Norris felt he could have delayed his pitstop to gain an advantage. The team’s strategy was to aim for a podium finish through preemptive stops early in the race. Stella defended the team’s decisions, considering the competition from Ferraris and Mercedes. Stella admitted Piastri had a quieter race, settling for eighth after losing a position to Russell toward the end. Overall, the team was content with their strategy despite missing out on the podium.
