Stella explains how McLaren will use April break

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has outlined the team's strategy for the April break, aiming to address technical and operational challenges following a difficult start to the 2026 season. After securing a second-place finish in Japan with Oscar Piastri, the team intends to use this pause to accelerate aerodynamic upgrades and fine-tune their integration with Mercedes High Performance Powertrains (HPP) to maximize power unit efficiency. Stella emphasized that the break is crucial for both the car's evolution and the staff's recovery after an intense winter schedule. While acknowledging that the chassis requires further improvement, he expressed confidence in McLaren's current organizational strength and the collaborative dynamic between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, anticipating a return to competitive form starting from the Miami Grand Prix.