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Stella: Piastri’s win completes next McLaren ‘milestone’
According to Andrea Stella, the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint win by Oscar Piastri is seen as a significant milestone in McLaren’s progression towards the front of Formula 1. Piastri, who started the Sprint from pole position, secured victory at Lusail, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen (the new World Champion) in second place, with teammate Lando Norris coming in third. McLaren’s fourth-place challenge in the Constructors’ Championship was strengthened by the result, as they now have a 36-point gap over Aston Martin. Additionally, Piastri’s win made him the first non-Mercedes or Red Bull driver to achieve victory in a Sprint race. Stella commended Piastri’s dominant performance and highlighted the team’s positive emotions, emphasizing their gratitude towards the entire team’s hard work and contribution. Stella hopes that the team can replicate their success in the upcoming Grand Prix and encourages them to enjoy and sustain the pace required in Formula 1.
Source: RacingNews 365
