P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren took a unique approach to dividing out its technical responsibilities as it climbed the F1 pecking order.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella emphasized the importance of avoiding a “dictator” mentality within the team, which has been very successful this season with 11 wins out of 14 races.
Several years ago, under Stella’s leadership, the team underwent a major restructuring by splitting the technical director role into three different areas, each headed by Neil Houldey, Peter Prodromou, and Mark Temple.
Stella explained that the decision prompted questions and puzzlement in the paddock regarding decision-making processes and leadership within the team.
The team has embraced a model based on collaboration and added Rob Marshall to its technical set-up to enhance collective decision-making.
Stella believes in a collective approach to decision-making, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cultural and behavioral attributes for the model to succeed.
