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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are both chasing their first F1 titles, but team conditions will not change by the end of the year.
Andrea Stella stated that McLaren will maintain its driver management approach even if they win the constructors’ championship this weekend in Baku, where they have a significant lead of 337 points over their competitors.
Drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been closely managed by McLaren this season, with a focus on team unity despite incidents like the clash in Canada and a recent team order controversy in Italy.
Stella emphasized that McLaren’s principles and values will guide their racing strategy, not just the constructors’ title, as they aim to protect team unity for the future.
While McLaren is on the brink of clinching their 10th team title and second in F1 history, Stella stressed the importance of not getting ahead of themselves and focusing on securing the championship first.
Reflecting on last year’s unexpected championship win and the current pursuit, Stella highlighted the differences in approach and the joy of the team’s achievements, reminiscing on their lead in the championship coming at Baku last year.
