Stella outlines the logic behind Norris’ ‘unlucky’ stop

Lando Norris finished P3 at the Spanish Grand Prix after a poorly timed Virtual Safety Car hampered his race lead. McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella explained that the timing was 'unfortunate,' noting that the team had no choice but to pit when they did to avoid struggling on worn medium tyres. Despite the frustration of missing out on a potential win while showing dominant pace, Stella remains optimistic about McLaren’s performance. Rivals including Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli acknowledged Norris’ speed, and the team remains encouraged by their car's competitiveness on a variety of circuit layouts.