P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren has been subject to a series of slow pit stops across the last handful of races.
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner stated that McLaren’s recent slow pit stops are a result of the team “losing confidence,” with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both experiencing delays during races.
At the Italian Grand Prix, Norris lost track position due to a slow pit stop, but McLaren addressed the issue by instructing Piastri to give back the position.
Norris and Piastri both encountered further slow pit stops at subsequent races in Baku and Singapore, impacting their performance in the F1 title fight.
Steiner voiced his opinion that the pit crew’s struggle stems from a lack of confidence under the pressure of the championship battle, emphasizing the importance of mental strength in executing flawless pit stops.
He highlighted the need to move on from mistakes and not dwell on past errors, emphasizing the psychological aspect of handling pit stop challenges in Formula 1.
