McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, has outlined the key factors that will determine the outcome of the drivers’ battle for supremacy. McLaren’s performance this season has been so dominant that winning the constructors’ championship seems almost inevitable at this point.
With a massive 268-point lead over Ferrari after just 13 races out of the 24 in the season, McLaren’s focus is now on securing the drivers’ title. Max Verstappen’s chances are diminishing, leaving the spotlight on McLaren’s drivers to vie for top honors.
Lando Norris showed promising form with consecutive victories in Austria and Silverstone, closing in on championship leader Oscar Piastri. However, Piastri’s strategic move at Spa-Francorchamps shifted the momentum in his favor, showcasing his composure and skill on the track.
Stella emphasized the intense competition between McLaren’s drivers, highlighting their exceptional performance levels. He believes that precision and execution will be the deciding factors in determining the eventual drivers’ champion. The team is committed to ensuring reliability and operational excellence to empower the drivers in their pursuit of the World Championship title.
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Stella acknowledged the challenges faced by Norris during the race restart, attributing the outcome to a combination of circuit characteristics and strategic decisions. He emphasized the importance of flawless execution in shaping the competition and underlined the team’s role in enabling the drivers to determine their own destiny in the race for the Drivers’ World Championship.
