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McLaren is looking to fend off a threat from Ferrari in the constructors’ championship as the season nears its conclusion.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Ferrari remains a formidable opponent despite the Friday performance gap in Qatar. Lando Norris secured pole position for the sprint race, with team-mate Oscar Piastri starting third. In the constructors’ battle between McLaren and Ferrari, Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen lined up fourth and fifth. Stella expressed satisfaction with McLaren’s performance on the medium compound and emphasized its importance for both races. Despite McLaren’s current points lead over Ferrari, Stella emphasized the need for continuous hard work to secure points in the remaining rounds.
