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McLaren has given team principal Andrea Stella a multi-year contract extension, rewarding his role in the significant progress made during his tenure so far. Stella took over as team principal from…
McLaren has extended team principal Andrea Stella’s contract for multiple years, recognizing his contribution to the team’s significant progress. Stella took over from Andreas Seidl before the 2023 season and has since implemented a new technical structure that propelled McLaren forward. The team’s recent successes in Miami have put them in contention to win races and close the gap on Red Bull in the constructors’ championship. Stella expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team and emphasized the importance of teamwork and individual empowerment in achieving their goals. With the contract extension of drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, McLaren Racing CEO Brown believes they have the key components in place to compete for championships consistently under Stella’s leadership.