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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has shed light on the reasons that propelled Lando Norris to a stunning pole position at the Red Bull Ring.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has identified three main reasons for Lando Norris’ outstanding qualifying performance at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he secured his 11th pole position in Formula 1. Norris dominated the session with a lap-time over half a second ahead of Charles Leclerc in second place. Stella expressed satisfaction with the McLaren team’s overall performance, despite Oscar Piastri finishing third due to Pierre Gasly’s late spin in Q3. Stella lauded Norris and the team’s competitiveness throughout the weekend, highlighting the strong performance of the car on new tires and single laps. The unique characteristics of the track and Norris’ prowess in Austria were pinpointed as factors contributing to the team’s success, with Norris demonstrating his skill by achieving his first F1 podium at the same venue in 2020.
