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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has pointed out a key positive that underscored the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, even though the team suffered a disappointing result on the Sunday.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella remains positive about Brazil’s outcome, emphasizing the team’s extended lead in the F1 constructors’ championship, despite a disappointing grand prix result. With the upcoming Las Vegas race and three rounds left, McLaren holds a 36-point advantage over Ferrari, followed by Red Bull in third place. Despite Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s strong sprint performance, they finished sixth and eighth, respectively, in the grand prix. Max Verstappen’s victory from P17 likely secures the drivers’ title, leaving Norris 62 points behind. Stella acknowledged the car’s challenging performance in unpredictable conditions and expressed responsibility for the team’s setbacks. Nonetheless, McLaren’s focus remains on chasing their first constructors’ championship since 1998, with the team still holding a considerable lead over their competitors.
