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McLaren locked out second and third on the grid for Saturday’s Austrian Grand Prix sprint race.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is confident about their chances of winning the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race, despite Max Verstappen’s pole position. Lando Norris narrowly missed out on beating Verstappen’s fastest lap time, securing second place on the grid, with team-mate Oscar Piastri in third. Stella acknowledged the challenges faced during qualifying, such as yellow flags and traffic, but remains pleased with the results. The team will need to make strategic decisions regarding tire choice for the sprint race, considering factors like compound variations and rubber age. Despite the uncertainties, Stella believes McLaren has a good shot at success based on their performance this season.
