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Andrea Stella articles archive
Piastri’s rapid learning key to his “exceptional” rookie season – Stella
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella said Oscar Piastri has performed well above the team’s expectations in his first season driving for them.
McLaren’s focus on car performance led to tactical error in qualifying
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren say they got their qualifying tactics wrong because they were preoccupied with trying to improve their car’s performance in practice.
Hamilton apology shows his ‘qualities as a competitor and person’ – Stella
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton apology shows his ‘qualities’ • F1, FIA given until “mid-October” for Massa response • Point on merit “important” for Alfa Romeo
Stella: Ground effect cars easier to follow, harder to pass at high speed circuits
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella say current Formula 1 cars are naturally more difficult to overtake at high speed circuits.
McLaren now “finding performance quicker” after emulating Red Bull’s design
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren admit their transformative upgrade for the MCL60 was inspired by Red Bull’s RB19 and say they are finding greater gains after following their rivals’ lead.
Mercedes have “$300 million-worth of equipment Williams doesn’t have”
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says they are fighting “with one arm behind our back” compared to the likes of his former outfit Mercedes.
McLaren’s three-race upgrade package will cut “a few tenths” off lap times
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren’s major upgrade package promises to be a “milestone” moment in their difficult season, says team principal Andrea Stella.
McLaren can expect tough weekend in Canada but potentially better days ahead
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella explained why their car performs well in quick corners but not in slow turns – which they will find plenty of in Canada this weekend.
Why McLaren always doubted second-row start in Spain would lead to points finish
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren expected the attributes of the MCL60 which led to its best qualifying position of the year in Spain would work against it in the race.
Why McLaren are “slightly happier” after debut of long-awaited upgrade
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren began 2023 on the back foot with their MCL60, but a new upgrade introduced in Baku may have put them on the right path, says team principal Andrea Stella.
McLaren designer Key out as Brown says team must speed up its car development
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren has parted ways with its technical director James Key as part of a shake-up of its technical department following its disappointing start to 2023.
The familiar and unfamiliar problems holding McLaren back at the start of 2023
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren may have started 2023 badly, but they already know what their major problems are and claim to already have comprehensive solutions lined up.
‘Not like a rookie’: How McLaren glimpsed Piastri’s potential in curtailed debut
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onHe may have only had 18 minutes in qualifying, and his race lasted 13 laps, but Oscar Piastri impressed McLaren with his F1 debut in Bahrain.
McLaren were quick enough for double points finish without car problems – Stella
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren’s race was ruined by technical problems for both drivers but their cars were quick enough for both to score points, team principal Andrea Stella believes.
“No one better”: Norris has full confidence in McLaren’s new man at the helm
News Focus
Posted onAfter years out of the spotlight at McLaren, Andrea Stella has been promoted to team principal. And there was no one more qualified for the job.
McLaren aim first MCL60 upgrade for Baku after finding “really strong” area for gains
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren are already working on an upgrades package for their new MCL60 which they expect for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, team principal Andrea Stella says.
How Stella’s experience gave McLaren the confidence to make him team principal
2023 F1 season
Posted onOf all the teams to wave goodbye to team principals in the last few weeks, McLaren have been quickest find a replacement. But who is Andrea Stella?
McLaren didn’t ‘play gardening leave card’ with Sauber on early Seidl move – Brown
2022 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says they resisted the temptation to “play the gardening leave card” and delay Andreas Seidl’s move to Sauber.
Seidl leaves McLaren for Sauber, Stella takes his place
2023 F1 season
Posted onAndreas Seidl has departed as McLaren team principal to become Sauber’s CEO, with Andrea Stella taking his place.