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McLaren suffered a disastrous sprint race as both of its drivers were eliminated on the opening lap of the race.
McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella criticized “experienced” drivers for the crash on the opening lap of the sprint race in Austin, involving Piastri, Hulkenberg, and Alonso.
The collision between Piastri and Norris allowed race-winner Verstappen to gain an advantage in the championship battle.
Stella defended his drivers, blaming the rival drivers for lacking patience and causing the incident.
Despite the terminal damage, both Norris and Piastri are expected to participate in qualifying for the grand prix.
Stella called on the McLaren team to regroup, focus on maximizing the car’s potential, and prepare for the upcoming sessions.
He expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity to race and emphasized the importance of avoiding such incidents and capitalizing on their performance in future races.
