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Formula 1 is entering a regulatory overhaul unlike anything the sport has undertaken. The 2026 rulebook doesn’t tweak the edges. It rewrites the fundamentals.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 24

McLaren boss urges F1 to openly communicate new regulations to fans

The 2026 F1 campaign will introduce a widespread set of regulation changes and the new ruleset is pretty complicated McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has urged Formula 1 to openly communicate the nuts and bolts of the 2026 regulations due to how different the racing is set to look.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 22

McLaren Boss Andrea Stella Reveals Papaya Rules Plan For F1 2026

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has indicated that the reigning Formula 1 constructors' champions will continue to implement their Papaya rules this term.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 22

McLaren: Norris vs Piastri rules 'streamlined'

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has said the team want to streamline their drivers' racing with one another next year.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 22

Work for 2026 season 'unprecedented' for McLaren

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the world champions have faced an "unprecedented" amount of work as he looks ahead to the new season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 21

McLaren confirms controversial papaya rules will stay for 2026 F1 season

The team principal insists McLaren’s much-debated approach to racing will remain unchanged McLaren has confirmed that its much-discussed “papaya rules” will remain in place for the 2026 Formula 1 season, with team principal Andrea Stella stressing that fairness and equality will continue to power how his drivers go racing.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

Red Bull ‘might have some issues in 2026’, says Andrea Stella

McLaren managed to bring home both the drivers and constructors Championships this season, even if they felt the pressure from Max Verstappen until the last lap.

Formula One News / HITC / December 10

Lando Norris reveals the ‘kick’ he received from Andrea Stella at McLaren in 2025

Lando Norris has become the 35th Formula 1 world champion as he clinched the title by two points in 2025. The Brit came a long way to grab his first F1 crown.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 8

McLaren Boss Andrea Stella Reacts To 'Nerve-Wracking' Oscar Piastri Battle With Lando Norris

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has conceded the battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on the first lap of the Formula 1 title decider was "nerve-wracking".

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 7

McLaren Boss Praises Team For Achieving F1 Success After 'Call To Elevate'

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has praised the squad for 'responding to the call to elevate' performance after a double Formula 1 world championship success was confirmed at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / HITC / December 1

Andrea Stella says whether Oscar Piastri will be used to boost Lando Norris in Abu Dhabi

McLaren left Qatar kicking themselves after letting a golden opportunity slip away. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were both affected by decisions that did not go their way, on a day when McLaren had the chance to wrap up their first title double since 1998.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 1

Andrea Stella: McLaren to review ‘misjudged’ Qatar GP strategy as mistakes creep in

The McLaren team boss said there was “no specific reason” for the mistakes that have crept into the team over recent race weekends McLaren boss Andrea

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 30

Will McLaren back Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri in Abu Dhabi? Andrea Stella confirms

Andrea Stella says McLaren will continue to give Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri equal treatment for the Abu Dhabi finale McLaren team principal Andrea

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Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / November 27

Stella Speaks: Unpacking McLaren’s Vegas Heartbreak

The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas turned into a gut-punch for McLaren, and team principal Andrea Stella is weighing in. What should have been a champagne-soaked celebration after a hard-fought race ended in the cold, sterile words of disqualification.

Formula One News / HITC / October 29

Andrea Stella explains the key factor that might tilt the Sao Paulo GP in Verstappen’s favor

McLaren will head into this race at Interlagos with fresh memories of last year’s heartbreak still hanging over them. Norris had moved up to second place after a strong performance, before a late red flag allowed Verstappen to seize control and take the win.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 7

McLaren could lose 'trust of our drivers' after Singapore – Stella

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella saw his personnel claim a second consecutive World Constructors Championship in Singapore. The Woking team claimed a title that was never truly in doubt – dominating the field with a MCL39 that’s supremacy has only been contested in recent weeks.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 5

Andrea Stella Believes McLaren’s ‘Magic’ Fades in Singapore

Andrea Stella believes McLaren's struggles are amplified on street circuits, where the team loses its "magic." In Singapore, McLaren struggled relative to its dominant form, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris qualifying only third and fifth for the Woking-based marque.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 26

Can Max Verstappen Still Clinch the F1 Title: Here’s What Andrea Stella Thinks

The 2025 Formula 1 season can be summed up as being one of the most competitive in recent years. The dominance of Max Verstappen is at stake for the first time in years, and the competition is narrowing the gap.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 22

Stella: 'No other driver in Lando’s car would have scored more' in Baku

McLaren’s duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris delivered the team’s worst weekend of 2025 in Baku, bringing home just six points at round seventeen. On Piastri’s side of the garage, it was a disastrous weekend.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

McLaren 'surprised' by dominance of MCL39 in 2025

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says he expected rival teams to be more competitive this season. Stella explains that McLaren spent the winter break exploring aggressive solutions for the MCL39.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 6, 2025

McLaren Chief Andrea Stella Responds To 2024 Backlash

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella recently addressed criticisms and shared his aspirations for the team in 2025. After a successful 2024 season which saw the team clinch the Constructors' title, McLaren is now striving to provide both drivers with a competitive car for the new year.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 24, 2024

F1 News: Andrea Stella Slams McLaren Rivals For Using 'Psychological Warfare'

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has accused rival teams of engaging in what he describes as "psychological warfare" amid the intense 2024 championship battle.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / August 1, 2024

McLaren principal Andrea Stella signs contract extension

Team principal Andrea Stella is remaining with McLaren after signing a multi-year contract extension, the F1 team said Thursday. Contract terms were not announced.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2024

McLaren puzzled as to why it has improved more than expected

McLaren has taken a huge step forward this season but is still determining why its gains have been more significant than expected.

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Inside McLaren's epic one-year turnaround

McLaren driver Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix in grand style Sunday. The victory — Norris' first in 110 attempts and McLaren's first since 2021 — capped an incredible season of progress for the British racing team.