McLaren's Andrea Stella praises team's reliability after Barcelona race

Andrea Stella, Team Principal of McLaren, discussed the team's performance following the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix held on June 15, 2026. Lando Norris claimed a podium finish in third place, and Stella emphasized the importance of reliability improvements after previous race retirements in Canada and Monaco. The team's confidence has increased and they aim to close the gap with rival teams Mercedes and Ferrari, who have recently upgraded their cars. McLaren now holds third in the standings, 49 points behind Ferrari, and Stella highlighted the need for further developments in car performance ahead of the next race in Austria.