Stella explains McLaren’s team orders at Monza

McLaren faced scrutiny over team orders at the Italian Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri was instructed to yield to Lando Norris after a slow pit stop disadvantaged Norris. Team boss Andrea Stella defended the decision, stating it upheld McLaren’s "values and principles" by restoring the original track positions. Norris had been running ahead of Piastri before his pit stop issue. Stella emphasized that the call was made for fairness, ensuring that a technical glitch didn't unfairly alter the race outcome between their drivers. This move, which saw Norris secure second, reduced his championship deficit to Piastri, highlighting McLaren's strategic race management.