P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren does not expect a full fix for its recurring pitstop problems until next year
McLaren acknowledges that a complete resolution to their pitstop issues may not be achieved until next year, but they are optimistic about making short-term improvements. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have experienced race setbacks due to slow pitstops from the McLaren team this season. Despite having the fastest pitstops of the season, McLaren’s inconsistency in pitstops has been evident, with recent slow stops posing challenges. Team boss Andrea Stella attributes these challenges to the design of the wheel guns, making it complex for the team. McLaren is working on hardware corrections for the next year, while also focusing on mitigating difficulties in the short term. The impact of slow stops on races and the F1 title fight between Piastri and Norris has led McLaren to emphasize equal treatment and detailed analysis of pitstop times for both drivers.
