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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has rejected suggestions his team currently has the best car in F1.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has downplayed claims that McLaren currently has the best car in F1. Red Bull initially had a performance advantage over Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes. However, McLaren introduced a significant development package, allowing them to compete with Red Bull consistently. Lando Norris secured his first Grand Prix victory at the Miami Grand Prix, leading to a run of 10 consecutive podiums for McLaren. Despite Ferrari and Mercedes catching up, McLaren has shown better consistency and one-lap pace in the past nine races, challenging Red Bull at the front. Stella emphasized that small changes in conditions can lead to variations in performance among the top teams, suggesting that the competition is closely matched.
