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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has reflected on a qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix that got away from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris after a sudden change.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella claimed that Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris faced the consequences of a sudden wind direction change between Q2 and Q3 in qualifying at the Hungaroring. Despite showing strong performance, Piastri and Norris will start the Hungarian Grand Prix in second and third on the grid. The unexpected conditions allowed Charles Leclerc to seize the opportunity and secure his first pole position of the season for Ferrari. Stella expressed disappointment as McLaren missed out on a potential front row lock-out due to the challenging wind-dependent circumstances. Additionally, Stella mentioned that Piastri and Norris might have been overly cautious, leading to a slower performance compared to Leclerc’s impressive showing and eventual pole position. Lastly, Stella commended Leclerc and Ferrari for their performance in adapting to the changing conditions and securing the top grid position.
