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McLaren’s constructors’ success was the first non-Mercedes or Red Bull title since 2009.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella expressed that winning the F1 constructors’ championship as the first customer team during the turbo hybrid era is not overly gratifying. This achievement marked the first time a team other than Mercedes or Red Bull claimed an F1 title since Brawn’s victory in 2009. The success underscored McLaren’s significant accomplishment in the turbo hybrid era as a customer team powered by Mercedes engines. A freeze on power unit development starting in 2022 ensured all customer teams received identical units to the main works team, enhancing parity in engine performance. Stella emphasized the collaborative relationship between McLaren and Mercedes HPP, acknowledging Mercedes’ ultimate authority while appreciating the open dialogue and strong partnership forged by the FIA to support customer teams in pursuing victories and championships.
