Stella reflects on ‘uncharacteristic’ Piastri performance

McLaren faced a challenging Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Team Principal Andrea Stella addressing a tough weekend for both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Piastri, after a jump start and a five-second penalty, crashed out on Lap 1, an "uncharacteristic" error according to Stella, who remains confident in Piastri's ability to learn and bounce back stronger. Meanwhile, Norris finished P7, his race compromised by a slow pit stop—his second in as many races—and the MCL39's inability to overtake on the Baku circuit. Stella acknowledged the car's limitations but praised Norris for maximizing its potential. The team principal emphasized the need for McLaren to improve its pit stop performance, recognizing its increasing importance as the championship tightens.