McLaren Got Crucial Answer On Baku F1 Upgrade, Not Concerned with Red Bull Step
Andrea Stella reckons the F1 Singapore GP affirmed that there is nothing wrong with the upgrade package they introduced in Baku. McLaren F1 team principal Stella agrees with his drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, in saying that they have…
McLaren F1 team principal Andrea Stella expressed confidence in their upgrade package after the Singapore GP, dismissing concerns about falling behind Red Bull. Stella acknowledged his drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, have struggled recently, with Norris battling straight-line speed issues and Piastri facing a challenging 2026.
The team introduced the upgrade in Baku, but due to lacking a proper comparison, they had doubts about its effectiveness. Stella revealed they never anticipated a significant lap time improvement but were relieved to clear any doubts about the package negatively impacting performance. He noted that the power unit optimization played a crucial role in the improved lap times.
Despite McLaren's neck-and-neck competition with Mercedes, Stella emphasized that they were not leading by a significant margin. Instead, they are currently in a "ping-pong" situation with Red Bull due to upgrades, highlighting that each team bringing upgrades can gain a competitive edge.
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