Stella says Piastri faced less predictable start as McLaren slips slightly
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said Oscar Piastri’s situation was "not quite so predictable" as the team works on a recovery. Stella also conceded McLaren has paid a "heavy price" after securing the Formula 1 championship double in 2025, with the team slipping slightly down the order this season.
Andrea Stella has acknowledged that Oscar Piastri’s situation was "not quite so predictable" as McLaren continues its comeback. His comments came amid an assessment of the team’s current form.
Stella also said McLaren has paid a "heavy price" following its Formula 1 championship double in 2025. After that success, McLaren has fallen back slightly in the pecking order this season.
Taken together, Stella’s remarks point to a team managing both an uneven path for Piastri and a broader dip in competitiveness after its title-winning campaign.