Andrea Stella defends McLaren's strategy during Hungarian GP after Norris victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
At the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first win of the season amidst a complicated race. Teammate Oscar Piastri faced difficulties, ending with a last-minute gearbox failure. The race's key moment came during pit stops, where a strategic decision resulted in Norris gaining traction while Piastri struggled with backmarkers. Team principal Andrea Stella supported the tactics utilized, insisting that Norris showcased superior pace during crucial laps. As the team heads toward the summer break, tension and competition between Norris and Piastri remain high.
- •Lando Norris wins at the Hungarian GP, taking his first victory of 2026.
- •Oscar Piastri suffers a late gearbox failure after leading early.
- •Pit wall strategy involved Norris executing an effective overcut.
- •Andrea Stella defends the team's decision-making during the race.
- •McLaren maintains a competitive internal rivalry heading into the season's second half.
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Andrea Stella Defends McLaren’s Pit Wall Strategy After Dramatic Hungarian GP: “That’s Racing”
"McLaren departed the Hungaroring with a massive win, but the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix wasn’t exactly a straightforward afternoon for the papaya garage. While Lando Norris stormed to his first victory of the season, teammate Oscar Piastri endured a far…
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