McLaren's Andrea Stella praises harmony between Norris and Piastri
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:58 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella expressed satisfaction with the relationship between drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Following a competitive season where Norris clinched the world title despite trailing Piastri, both drivers have maintained a strong bond amidst team challenges under new regulations. McLaren, currently behind Mercedes in performance, recently achieved a win in Hungary but faces a significant point gap, with 12 races remaining this season. Stella remains optimistic about the potential for further success.
- •Andrea Stella praises the harmonious relationship between drivers Norris and Piastri.
- •Norris triumphed last season after overcoming a 34-point deficit to Piastri.
- •McLaren's performance is improving, highlighted by a recent win in Hungary.
- •Stella remains hopeful about defending both championships with 12 races left.
- •Mercedes currently leads the standings, posing a challenge for McLaren.
- 11:45 AMESPN F1 — Stella hails 'harmony' between Norris and Piastri
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — McLaren boss hails ‘harmony’ between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
"McLaren boss Andrea Stella is pleased Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have remained a harmonious pairing in the wake of last season’s title scrap and has not yet given up hope of the British driver being able to defend his crown. Norris ultimately triumphed over his team-mate in a season-long battle – which also involved Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – to clinch a maiden world title, after Piastri had held a 34-point lead with nine races remaining.
"McLaren boss Andrea Stella is pleased Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have remained a harmonious pairing in the wake of last season's title scrap and has not yet given up hope of the British driver being able to defend his crown.
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External links- ESPN F1Aug 7, 2026, 11:45 AMStella hails 'harmony' between Norris and Piastri
McLaren boss Andrea Stella is pleased Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have remained a harmonious pairing in the wake of last season's title scrap and has not yet given up hope of the British driver being able to defend his crown.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:18 AMMcLaren boss hails ‘harmony’ between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
McLaren boss Andrea Stella is pleased Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have remained a harmonious pairing in the wake of last season’s title scrap and has not yet given up hope of the British driver being able to defend his crown. Norris ultimately triumphed over his team-mate in a season-long battle – which also involved Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – to clinch a maiden world title, after Piastri had held a 34-point lead with nine races remaining.
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