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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is adamant there is nothing wrong with Oscar Piastri’s MCL39.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella firmly believes there is no evidence pointing to an issue with Oscar Piastri’s car, despite Piastri expressing confusion over his qualifying performance compared to Lando Norris at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Despite finishing six-tenths behind Norris in qualifying, Piastri felt comfortable with the car throughout the sessions. Stella emphasized that all data and measurements indicate there is no problem with Piastri’s MCL39, dispelling any doubts about the car’s condition. While Piastri pondered potential chassis changes, Stella suggested focusing on other components like the floor and front wing. Stella attributed the performance gap to unique conditions in Mexico City and expressed confidence that Piastri would benefit from the learning experience in qualifying.
