Drivers’ Championship is ‘in our hands’ – Stella

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on the United States Grand Prix, asserting that Lando Norris demonstrated race-winning pace despite finishing second to Max Verstappen. Stella highlighted Norris's exceptional performance, particularly in managing tyres and executing overtakes, and believes a different outcome was possible without the early battle with Charles Leclerc. While Max Verstappen's recent dominance has narrowed the Drivers' Championship gap, Stella remains confident that McLaren still controls its destiny. Oscar Piastri holds a 40-point lead, with Norris just 14 points behind, underscoring McLaren's strong position in the title hunt.