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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 26

Andrea Stella offers explanation for Piastri’s lack of pace

All eyes will be on Lando Norris heading into Turn 1, with the British driver in a unique position to retake the Championship leader. Only a few months after his catastrophic mechanical failure in Zandvoort, Norris has the chance to re-take the initiative.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 25

Oscar Piastri "improves at the speed of light" after F1 US GP off-weekend - Andrea Stella

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is confident Oscar Piastri can brush off a difficult United States Grand Prix weekend in Mexico McLaren Formula 1 chief Andrea Stella is adamant Oscar Piastri's United States Grand Prix struggles are largely track specific as the championship leader aims to rebound in Mexico.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 25

Andrea Stella: McLaren's full focus is stopping Max Verstappen in F1 title fight

The reigning, four-time world champion has suddenly put himself in a fight against the McLaren pair for the 2025 F1 world drivers' championship title McLaren

Formula One News / ESPN / October 24

Stella: Matching Red Bull is trade off for 26' car

McLaren would have "heavily compromised" the development of its 2026 car had it attempted to match Red Bull's frequency of upgrades this season, team principal Andrea Stella said.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 18

Andrea Stella takes aim at 'experienced driver' after US GP sprint McLaren double DNF

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reacts to the Turn 1 crash involving Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the United States GP sprint McLaren team principal

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 17

Andrea Stella: US GP heat can give McLaren way to beat Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is back on top after drawing first blood in Austin sprint qualifying, but Andrea Stella still thinks McLaren has options to win F1's US

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 10

McLaren chief warns "biggest challenge is still to come" as 2026 F1 regulation changes loom

After clinching the 2025 constructors' title in Singapore, McLaren's Andrea Stella warned the biggest test lies ahead McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has reflected on the Woking outfit’s back-to-back constructors’ championship titles, but insists that the “biggest challenge is still to come”.

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 / Motorsport / October 6

Who slept best last night: Andrea Stella

For the second year running McLaren – with Andrea Stella at the helm – is Formula 1 constructors’ champion It’s the tiniest, almost unnoticeable details that sometimes tell you the most about someone.

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 / 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 / September 5

Norris: Andrea Stella, Zak Brown apologised for Zandvoort DNF

Although Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have become accustomed to the scrutiny of a title fight, the intensity of discussions elevated in yesterday’s media interviews.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

Stella: 'We may even see a better version' of Norris after DNF

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella was forced to watch Lando Norris suffer his first mechanical retirement in years at Zandvoort, in what was a potentially title-deciding moment.

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.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 17

Andrea Stella compares Piastri and Norris to previous Champions

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are operating at a title-winning level. Stella, who spent over a decade at Ferrari before joining McLaren with Fernando Alonso in 2015 (continuing as the Spaniard’s race engineer) has worked with several World Champions.

Formula One News / HITC / July 11

Andrea Stella says Oscar Piastri is giving McLaren a ‘problem’ in area that benefits Lando Norris

McLaren look to be on track for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships in 2025, but things behind the scenes aren’t quite as smooth as they might seem, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris locked in a close title fight.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 22

Andrea Stella Acknowledges Carlos Sainz’s Contribution to McLaren’s Success 4 Years After His Departure

As Carlos Sainz decided to join Williams for 2025 after leaving Ferrari, many saw this move as a downgrade. However, the Spaniard did not think so. He cited how neither McLaren nor Ferrari were in a good position when he signed for them, but thanks to his contributions, both have now emerged as championship contenders.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 7

McLaren Boss Andrea Stella Explains Limited Strategy Options in Japan GP

After the Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella broke down why the team had limited options to get past Red Bull's Max Verstappen, and had to settle for a P2 and P3.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 6

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 / FirstSportz / October 13, 2024

Andrea Stella reveals how Enzo Ferrari would’ve felt to see him ditch the Scuderia for McLaren

Andrea Stella is a seasoned figure in McLaren’s team and has led them to the top of the sport in less than two years. He earlier made a significant mark during his 15 years at Ferrari, where he held various engineering roles and contributed to the team’s success.

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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Formula One News / FirstSportz / June 1, 2024

Andrea Stella claims McLaren ‘ambitious’ of achieving Red Bull’s level of success in F1

McLaren has made incredible progress in the past few months. Lando Norris even managed to defeat Max Verstappen at the Miami GP to take his first-ever victory in Formula 1.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / May 6, 2024

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.