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Andrea Stella discusses McLaren's resilience and future in F1 amid struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Andrea Stella discusses McLaren's resilience and future in F1 amid struggles

Summary

Andrea Stella, team principal of McLaren, reflects on the lessons learned from the 2026 Formula 1 season as they aim to recover from a challenging start. Following Lando Norris' victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Stella emphasizes the importance of team unity and resilience. McLaren initially struggled, suffering a double DNS at the Chinese Grand Prix but has been working to identify weaknesses and implement solutions. Stella remains hopeful for a strong development phase in the second half of the season as McLaren sits third in the Constructors’ standings, with 11 races remaining.

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Status Watch

•McLaren won their first race of 2026 in Hungary.
•The team has faced difficulties including a double DNS in China.
•Stella highlights team cohesion as crucial for recovery.
•McLaren currently sits third in the Constructors' standings, trailing Mercedes and Ferrari.
•Eleven races remain in the 2026 season.

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6:05 AMYahoo Sports — McLaren’s secret weapon revealed as Andrea Stella opens up on 2026 struggles

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With his team still savouring the success of Lando Norris’ Hungarian Grand Prix victory, Andrea Stella has identified what he believes is the biggest lesson McLaren have learned from the 2026 campaign so far. The McLaren team principal, who saw his squad return to victory lane for the first time since the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, highlighted the importance of unity and resilience as the defining factors behind the team’s ability to overcome a difficult start to the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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