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However the season unfolds, Andrea Stella is adamant there will be no regrets at the end of the year.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella explained the controversial decision to swap drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the Italian Grand Prix, despite it negatively impacting the Australian driver’s position.
Piastri received the fastest pit stop of the year at 1.91 seconds, while Norris encountered a six-second delay due to a front left issue, costing him the lead.
Stella emphasized that the decision was made to uphold the team’s principles of fairness and consistency, rather than a last-minute tactical move.
Although Piastri initially questioned the call over the radio, he ultimately complied and both drivers were allowed to resume racing without any position changes.
Stella reiterated that McLaren’s focus remains on maintaining racing values and principles, ensuring that decisions are made in alignment with the team’s ethos.
Ultimately, the team’s primary goal was to follow the pre-established strategy of not swapping positions, even in the face of unexpected circumstances during the race.
