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McLaren bagged a double podium finish at the Italian Grand Prix but missed out on the win to Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella clarified that it was a misunderstanding to perceive McLaren as the clear fastest car at the Italian Grand Prix. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secured the front row at the start of the race as McLaren sought their second one-two finish of the season. Despite McLaren’s one-two finish goal, they were outperformed by Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc utilizing a one-stop strategy compared to McLaren’s two-stop approach. Despite falling short of a race win, McLaren managed to narrow the gap to Red Bull but missed out on crucial points as Leclerc crossed the finish line ahead of both McLaren drivers. Stella emphasized the importance of maximizing the car’s competitive advantage, noting that Leclerc’s pace during the race indicated that Ferrari had a comparable package to McLaren.
