McLaren team members assess performance gap between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella addressed the current performance disparity between drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. While Norris has secured two race wins this season and holds a 55-point lead in the drivers' championship, Piastri has struggled to maintain comparable pace. Team management attributes the gap to technical factors regarding car setup and the necessity for Piastri to adapt his driving style to low-grip conditions. Despite media speculation surrounding the team's interest in other drivers earlier this summer, both McLaren and Piastri maintain that their working relationship remains stable. The team continues to focus on optimizing technical performance as they head into the 13th round of the season.

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