P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s trying to address a problem that keeps hitting Lando Norris harder than Oscar Piastri
McLaren is focusing on improving their slow Formula 1 pitstops, which have impacted Lando Norris more than his teammate Oscar Piastri. Although they have performed the three fastest individual pitstops of the 2025 F1 season, their average pitstop times are the worst among the top teams in recent races. Norris has had a rough run with a median average of 3.98s in the last six races, compared to Piastri’s 2.66s. McLaren is aware of the need to improve pitstops, as it could make a crucial difference in the title fight or benefit their competition. Team boss Andrea Stella emphasized the importance of optimizing not only pitstop execution but also the hardware used by the crew, such as the wheelguns for changing tyres. McLaren aims to enhance the operator-hardware interaction and overall efficiency of pitstops to remain competitive in the tight F1 racing environment.
