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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella wants his team to focus on becoming Formula 1’s dominant team rather than celebrating overtaking Red Bull at the top of the constructors’ championship tab…
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is determined for his team to focus on aiming to become the dominant team in Formula 1 instead of just celebrating overtaking Red Bull in the constructors’ championship standings. The victory by Oscar Piastri in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix enabled McLaren to outscore Red Bull by 28 points and take a 20-point lead at the top of the standings.
After more than a decade, McLaren now leads the championship for the first time since the 2014 Australian Grand Prix, showcasing the team’s remarkable turnaround over the last 18 months. This victory ends Red Bull’s 55-race run at the top of the table since seizing control at the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix.
Stella emphasizes that McLaren’s success is a collective effort, involving hard work from the entire team, shareholders, partners, and fans. Despite the current lead, Stella remains unsatisfied, urging McLaren to focus on continuous improvement and targeting overall domination in the sport, rather than temporary success.
He denies claims that McLaren currently has the fastest car in Formula 1 and stresses the importance of staying humble and grounded, as the competition among the top four teams is extremely close and balanced. Stella highlights the significance of team execution and working to make the car faster for future races.
