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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained how close Lando Norris was to being pitted initially when the first safety car of the Canadian GP was called.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella explained how close Lando Norris was to retaining his lead during the first safety car period at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Norris nearly pitting but missing the window due to timing. Despite losing time, Norris emerged in third place behind George Russell and team-mate Oscar Piastri. The safety car’s timing was seen as a stroke of luck for Norris, reminiscent of his first F1 victory in Miami. Stella mentioned that they could have instructed Norris to pit instinctively in case of a safety car. Despite the challenges, Norris managed to secure second place in the race, his 18th career podium. The dynamic weather conditions and timing of the safety car played crucial roles in McLaren’s decision-making during the race.
