P1racenews AI automatic summary:
So near yet so far but the disappointment felt underlines how far McLaren has come in such a short period.
Andrea Stella acknowledged feeling disappointed about McLaren finishing second in the Canadian Grand Prix, seeing it as a positive reflection of the team’s progress over the past year. Lando Norris led briefly but lost the lead after a late pit stop, affecting his position behind a safety car due to Logan Sargeant’s crash. Despite a close call for second place, Mercedes’ George Russell didn’t make a move to overtake. McLaren’s consistent performance in varying conditions solidifies their status as podium contenders in every race. Stella emphasizes the need for McLaren to further improve their MCL38’s performance to compete for wins based on speed alone.
